Mechanical Project EngineerPosition Summary: The Mechanical Project Engineer will play a critical role in supporting Polyglass operations to help the start-up, installation and production layout of new operations throughout the U.S. This Project Engineer will be based Fernley, NV.This role will partner with subcontractors and facilities contractors to ensure capital projects are completed and new plants/processes are properly started up and meeting desired objectives.
What You Get to Do:- Drive key process improvements across full cycle manufacturing process by using data, drawing on experience and employing strong problem solving skills
- Successfully drive several different CAPEX, engineering and maintenance projects to support the organization throughout North America
- Share your expertise with site visits across the country to manage installations, work with contractors, design manufacturing layouts, develop new production lines, manage the development of new sites and buildings
- Problem solve and lead corrective actions on plant start-ups, installations, training and commissioning
- Technically lead each specific project for design, analysis and layouts of buildings, equipment, state regulations, federal regulations, manufacturing efficiency and managing contractors (land surveyors, architects, HVAC, Service Engineers etc.)
- Collaborate with all of Polyglass facility teams to facilitate the installation and start-up of the various project assignment to include:
Planning:
- Prepare concept layouts and feasibility studies for their project assignments by obtaining the internal / external resources needed for each specific assignment. Will work with suppliers and vendors for CAPEX projects to review and receive quotes and work with internal / external design teams to develop plant layout options
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for presentation to the management team and facilitate CAPEX submissions for funding to execute their project assignments.
Machinery & Equipment:
- Facilitate the implementation of several types of machinery and equipment including but not limited to mixing systems, blenders, material handling equipment such as belt/screw/bucket/chain conveying systems, Air Compressors, wrappers, packaging equipment, and other plant systems.
- Facilitate and work with OEM technical service through the start-up, debug, and commissioning processes of these projects.
The Skills and Background You Bring To Us:- 2-5 years successful experience in the areas of project engineering with a strong technical skill set on the mechanical engineering side. Should possess a strong track record in an industrial manufacturing setting with some degree of project experience.
- Backgrounds in the following types of engineering focus will be most suitable for our needs at Polyglass: Project Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering
- Engineering mindset: Ability to read & interpret layouts, 2D drawings, schematics, from a multi-discipline standpoint.
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering preferred, but other areas of Engineering may be considered when coupled with experience.
- Experience in supporting or leading capital projects is strongly preferred
- A solid track record of process improvements in an industrial setting with examples that can be explained, shared and applied to our environment
- AutoCad, Solidworks design experience (both packages strongly preferred but proficiency in one, with the ability to learn the other would be considered.
- This role will be on-site in Fernley, NV (greater Reno, NV area).
- Ability to travel up to 25%
This position is located in Fernley, NV. Local candidates are strongly preferred, but relocation will be provided to the selected hire.
