Mechanical Project Engineer

Company:  CertainTeed
Location: Malvern
Closing Date: 26/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Why work for us?

At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home .


Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “Making the World a Better Home ”.


What are our perks?

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

  • Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
  • Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
  • Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
  • Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
  • LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle


What’s the job?


NOTE: This is a hybrid role working from home and coming into the North America HQ located in Malvern, PA and you will travel as the role permits up to 60% to any of our roofing plants located in U.S.


The incumbent will manage the development and safe implementation of equipment and installation (packages) within capital projects for the CertainTeed Roofing manufacturing plants including process design development, procurement, installation, and commissioning.

The Mechanical Project Engineer reports to the Project Engineering Manager within the Project Management Office (PMO) and works for the Project Managers within the PMO in the assigned project, meeting or exceeding their expectations in terms of Scope, Cost, Schedule, and communication.


  • Lead the assigned capital packages related to design, capital requests, procurement (including, scope of works documents, contracts and change orders), budget, schedule, installation and commissioning.
  • Develop initial designs and layouts for the assigned packages and then expand them into detailed plans and drawings.
  • Support Project Lead / Project Managers on assigned projects led by Roofing TIP or led by the Roofing plant teams to deliver installations safely, on time and on budget.
  • Support the Technical Office in the development of designs and processes to deliver the best performance and lowest cost giving due regard to safety, operations, maintenance, and legal compliance.
  • Analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design.
  • Provide feasibility studies, specifications, and budget estimates for capital projects.
  • Lead continuous improvement of process plant design in collaboration with the Operational Excellence Team and the Technical Office.
  • Assist in the startup and commissioning of equipment and other mechanical systems onsite.
  • Ensure the efficient transfer of projects to the Operations team, including all documentation, training support, spare parts packages, preventive maintenance manuals, troubleshooting guides, etc.
  • Maintain, and communicate project status to meet company goals.
  • Follows the Project Execution Manual Check Lists (Stage gate process) applying the standard tools at each step of the project (risk register, change register, etc).
  • Maintain fluid communication and collaboration with other members of Roofing (TIP), Project Management Office (PMO), Technical Office, OPEX Team, Loss Prevention Team, and other corporate teams such as Operations, Quality, R&D or Safety during the project’s life cycle.


What do you bring?

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar Engineering field
  • 4 or more years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment; capital equipment engineering roles preferred
  • Travel requirements up to 60%
  • Working knowledge and experience in piping system design and its application in an industrial continuous process manufacturing environment
  • Ability to read and understand all types of engineering drawings
  • Working knowledge or experience in sizing, specifying, purchasing, and installing various pumps, fans, compressors, burners and related pipe and ductwork
  • Working knowledge or experience with material handling, packaging equipment, continuous web and pollution control systems
  • Preferred candidate may have operational site and project execution experience


Come be a part of our bigger purpose to change the world!

Apply Now
Share this job
CertainTeed
  • Similar Jobs

  • Mechanical Project Engineer

    Malvern
    View Job
  • Mechanical Project Engineer

    Malvern
    View Job
  • Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

    Malvern
    View Job
  • Project Engineer

    Malvern
    View Job
  • Project Engineer (Municipal)

    Malvern
    View Job
An error has occurred. This application may no longer respond until reloaded. Reload 🗙