Project Engineer Job in Southern 03801, New Hampshire Us
Business Unit Summary:
The Slides and Specialty Glass Business Unit (SSGBU) provides hospitals, clinical laboratories, contract-research organizations, defense supply/general services administration and multi-industry OEM’s (specialty glass) with the broad portfolio of offerings including Microscope Slides, Coverglass, Microscopy, Microarray Substrates, Hand-care Products and Custom Glass. The SSGBU generates $125MM in annual revenue and has 700 employees in 5 countries. Our customers use our products for security and fast throughput in their labs. Our stable adhesion chemistries and designed-for-instrumentation features allow them to process specimens with the highest speed and accuracy.
Position Summary:
The Project Engineer will develop and execute manufacturing plant capital projects including scope, schedule, budget, procurement, installation and performance. Provides project leadership for entire site.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead Engineer on capital projects - overall project management, budget, schedule management, construction management, start-up, conceptual phases, project close-out, scope development, cost estimation, system design, equipment sizing and selection, procurement, installation, check-out.
· System design standards development for divisional unit operations. Includes improvements to existing standards using appropriate technical evaluation and involvement.
· Close working relationship with RD, quality, manufacturing, operations leadership, and financial operations.
· Offer production support and troubleshooting assistance to Engineers, Team Leaders, and Maintenance
· Provide innovative technical solutions required to meet business objectives with emphasis on productivity.
· Provide support to annual capital planning process, which may include development and management of the capital program for an operating department
· Utilize Continuous Improvement tools, including but not limited to TPM, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Induced Failure Testing, and support LEAN efforts
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
· BS or MS degree in Engineering. (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) or similar discipline
· 5+ years of project engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
· Demonstrated skills in executing several large concurrent assignments with emphasis on project management
· Demonstrated technical leadership, adaptability, analytical and problem-solving skills, decision making, trouble-shooting, communications, team management, and human relations skills.
· Strong ability to involve operators and mechanics in the project process.
· Experience working with plant technicians, leadership staff, outside vendors and managing contractors and engineering firms.
· Must have a good understanding plant manufacturing, engineering and quality functions
· Experience with continuous improvement, LEAN, Six Sigma, TPM, or related processes
Required Job Competencies:
· Adaptability / Flexibility: Functions effectively within ever-changing environments.
· Easily adjusts to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and change. Is resilient and calm under pressure• Learns and applies new concepts quickly and effectively.
· Works collaboratively across organizational boundaries to achieve company results.
· Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and influence individuals at different levels of the organization.
· Possess strong problem solving and computer skills.
· High mechanical aptitude.
· Desire for technical excellence.
· History of delivering outstanding results.
· Focuses on the right priorities, makes timely decisions, and delivers on short and long term commitments. Brings consumer considerations to bear on everything we do.
· Exhibits the highest standards for integrity and judgment.
· Drives Innovation and Growth: Thinks “outside the box”, encourages risk taking, generates creative solutions, and learns from both successes and failures