Project Engineer

Maximize your potential, own your impact. We are Charter Next Generation (CNG). We are curious. We are courageous. We are competitive. We are North America's leading independent producer of high-performance, specialty film, and flexible packaging solutions for a greener tomorrow. Join us and our 2,100 employee-owners now as we passionately pursue sustainable solutions to create a better world.
There are 2 career opportunities. They are a hybrid position located at our any of our Wisconsin, or Chicago, IL locations, and an additional opportunity at any of our Ohio locations. Itwill require 50% travel to other CNG facilities
WHAT WE OFFER - OUR HARD-WORKING TEAM DESERVES BENEFITS THAT WORK FOR THEM:
Maximize your potential, own your impact.
Total rewards:

• Additional earnings through employee ownership program
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Benefits day 1
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation upon day of hire
• Holiday pay

Growth:

• Career advancement opportunities within 15 manufacturing facilities in the US
• Leadership development
• Technical training
• Innovative and quick to market
• Accelerated company growth

People & Culture:

• Sustainability leader
• Safety & quality driven
• Fast-paced work environment
• Purpose-driven & Values-based
• Community partners
• Earth stewardship

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Lead and manage major capital projects at any CNG sites.
• Define project scope in collaboration with stakeholders: Sales, Production, Maintenance, Safety, Product Safety, Quality, IT, OT, Training, Sustainability, Logistics, Insurance, HR, CI, etc.
• Define project budget and timeline in collaboration with stakeholders and contractors.
• Assign responsibilities to employees and contractors and monitor progress to stay on time and budget.
• Prepare project status reports, including highlighting critical paths, budgets, schedules, responsibilities, etc.
• Ensure project's compliance with the applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications
• Define equipment specifications and participate in FAT & SAT to verify performance.
• Review engineering drawings including layouts, mechanical, electrical, civil, architectural, P&I, etc.
• Manage employees and contractors performing project work, especially regarding timelines and safety.
• Troubleshoot project issues that arise, including interferences, missing or inadequate parts and installations, etc.
• Manage documentation and support stakeholders through lifetime of equipment usage
• Lead and manage major capital projects at any CNG sites.
• Define project scope in collaboration with stakeholders: Sales, Production, Maintenance, Safety, Product Safety, Quality, IT, OT, Training, Sustainability, Logistics, Insurance, HR, CI, etc.
• Define project budget and timeline in collaboration with stakeholders and contractors.
• Assign responsibilities to employees and contractors and monitor progress to stay on time and budget.
• Prepare project status reports, including highlighting critical paths, budgets, schedules, responsibilities, etc.
• Ensure project's compliance with the applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications
• Define equipment specifications and participate in FAT & SAT to verify performance.
• Review engineering drawings including layouts, mechanical, electrical, civil, architectural, P&I, etc.
• Manage employees and contractors performing project work, especially regarding timelines and safety.
• Troubleshoot project issues that arise, including interferences, missing or inadequate parts and installations, etc.
• Manage documentation and support stakeholders through lifetime of equipment usage

OUR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ensure that safety and health concerns are given primary consideration in all activities
• Follows company guidelines and actively participates in all safety processes
• Carry out job/area specific housekeeping duties and maintain a high standard of professionalism
• Look for, report, and correct any near misses/unsafe conditions or behaviors as soon as possible
• Produce quality materials to be distributed to customers
• Maintain production volume and efficiency
• Identify needed changes and make recommendations - find a better way
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues, requesting supervisor assistance when needed

OUR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required
• 4+ years field and project planning experience required
• Excellent computer literacy and knowledge of design and visual software
• Ability to work with multiple discipline projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent project management and supervision skills
• Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards, and best practices
• Plastics equipment knowledge is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Physical Work and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member frequently is required to use arms to reach and hands to handle or feel. The team member must be able to lift and/or move up to 65 pounds. Must be able to climb stairs and work safely around numerous hot surfaces and rotating equipment.
• Team members are also required to frequently talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Team members in this role are exposed to seasonal temperature/humidity changes that can be near 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Are our values a match for you?

• Committed - We act with integrity and respect for one another.
• Collaborative - We are better when we work together.
• Caring - We strive to be socially conscious in all we do.
• Courageous - We take risks to achieve better outcomes.
• Curious - We encourage new thinking to reimagine what's possible.
• Competitive - We play to win.

If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our CNG team today!
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Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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