Mechanical Projects Engineer

Ready to shape the future? Join us as a Mechanical Project Engineer and manage projects from initial concept through design, installation, and trials. Lead multi-discipline teams and drive innovation every step of the way

Position Summary

We are looking for an individual with proven experience in project management. the successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading and overseeing manufacturing projects from design to completion, ensuring they are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Essential Functions

• Effectively managing engineering projects from conception, design phase, installation, commissioning and trials whilst managing multi-discipline teams is essential.
• Lead and initiate process improvement and efficiency improvement modifications to our manufacturing lines.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Complete engineering projects/tasks delegated to the candidate by the Divisional Engineering Manager.
• Travelling to other manufacturing facilities within our business group to manage divisional projects.
• Visit machine manufacturing vendors to carry out FAT and verification tests, while building valuable relationships.
• Investigate alternative technologies and evaluate usefulness within our industry.
• Manage and support site teams with both minor and major projects on our manufacturing lines.
• Develop engineering design and project plans in accordance with our divisional standards.
• Advise and support improvement initiatives where appropriate.
• Help develop a core team to help support the business and attend training to increase self-knowledge and technical skills.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Monitor and report project progress, keeping stakeholders updated of key milestones and developments.
• Be a key support mechanism and technical advisor for the site maintenance teams, helping their goals to be proactive in implementing solutions for reoccurring machine process faults.
• Travel is expected and could be as much as 25%, to manage projects, meet with vendors and attend equipment verification sign offs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Basic understanding of ISO 9000 design requirements.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Masters's degree preferred. Demonstrated experience in the business may be acceptable in lieu of this requirement.
• At least eight years of experience in maintenance, quality, and/or manufacturing engineering or management is required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to travel to meet business and project needs.
• Able to wear prescribed personal protective equipment and appropriate clothing.
• Lift up to 35 lbs.
• Effectively read, write, speak, and communicate in English fluently.
• Sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, crouch, lean, and do other physical movements for extended periods of time.
• Work in conditions typical of a manufacturing environment, including noise, extreme temperatures, and humidity, odors, dust, etc.
• Effectively use a computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse to complete necessary functions assigned.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise environments, chemicals used in the process, and extreme temperatures. The facility is an industrial manufacturing plant