Plant Engineer

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare capital and expense projects including definition of project and costing.

• Prepare all engineering prints, Statement of Work and related Request For Quotes (RFQ) and manage contractors through implementation of project.

• Proactively identify facility and equipment needs and manage performance to achieve established thresholds.

• Continuous improve the reliability of the facilities and equipment including operating cost reductions.

• Provide engineering support to plant as needed, and ensure day-to-day maintenance of equipment and facility, and help improve preventative maintenance strategies.

• Participate in the identification and implementation of new product development process including definition of manufacturing capability requirements to ensure facility has manufacturing capability to produce products.

• Ensure equipment satisfies internal and external requirements for safe operation.

• Manage environmental reporting and compliance as facility dictates.

• Manage large- and small-scale manufacturing projects to include project timelines, capital requests and budget responsibility.

• Lead new equipment purchase and support on-site installation.

• Lead cross-functional teams in implementation of new processes, process changes, or significant manufacturing footprint changes.

• Provide support to manufacturing operations including new product introductions, cost savings analysis, quality initiatives, compliance initiative, and plant closures/idling of operations.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent related experience

• 3 years engineering project management and/or engineering/maintenance management experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Sound knowledge of Manufacturing Electrical and Mechanical Systems.

• Ability to manage multiple project work teams using applied principles of project management.

• Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Project and CAD programs (AutoCAD).

• Excellent project management and budgeting skills with a deadline orientation and focus.

• Use task and timeline management tools, Lead project status meetings and distribute meeting minutes.

• Ability to travel up to 10% supporting and coordinating other sites when needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• 5 years engineering project management and/or engineering/maintenance management experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Significant experience in wood processing and furniture or cabinet assembly in large scale production operations.

• Product development support experience.

• Lean Process experience and Six Sigma knowledge

• Proven successful record managing multiple large scale engineering projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility
• Warehouse

Ability to Relocate:

• Duncanville, TX 75137: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person