Project Engineer

POSITION:

Project Engineer

JOB TYPE:

Full-time, W2, Ongoing contract

LOCATION:

Mapleton, IL (Near Peoria, IL)

JOB SUMMARY FOR PROJECT ENGINEER:

• We are looking for a Project Engineer who will provide critical support to ongoing New Capital Introduction (NCI) within the Mapleton facility to be successful.
• Onsite in Mapleton, IL.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PROJECT ENGINEER:

• Follow NCI (New Capital Introduction) Process Flow / Gate Reviews.
• Collaborate with customer groups, Facilities / Maintenance, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, EHS, accounting and purchasing are involved in the approval process.
• Be responsible to achieve desired outputs on multiple concurrent individual and team projects.
• Develop plans for facilities projects, prepare and establish priorities for cost effectiveness, manage budgeting and purchasing matters pertaining to these projects.
• Work with Internal / External Suppliers to plan & implement facility wide projects to assure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products.
• Coordinate compatibility of existing and new assets and/or systems.
• Provide direction and guidance to other project owners to assure the most efficient and sustainable effect on the facility.
• Ensure implementation of modern technology and verify the effectiveness related to facility processes modifications.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE FOR PROJECT ENGINEER:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Industrial preferred
• Machining experience (Operation and Manufacturing) (min 10 years)
• Capital Project management experience (min 10 years)
• Hands on CNC and programming experience (min 10 years)

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT ENGINEER:

• Full time work experience of a minimum of 10+ years in USA foundry manufacturing and operation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer service focus
• Product knowledge of engine block casting and machining processes,
• Project Management, Negotiating skills, Analytical Thinking.
• Experience in should cost modeling, supply chain planning, supplier audits for Assembly, Test and Paint.
• Conduct feasibility meetings.
• Good knowledge of Windows Office 365 applications - excel, advanced excel, PPT, Word etc.
• Previous experience with process improvement, layouts, flow, PPAP, and Advanced Manufacturing process
• Thorough understanding of company policies and procedures, especially those with supplier impact