American Axle & Manufacturing

Plant Project Engineer

American Axle & Manufacturing$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering
  • Experience in Project Engineering/Project Management (certification preferred)
  • 3-5 years of progressive experience in heavy industrial project engineering
  • Familiarity with plant construction practices and equipment installation
  • Understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Streamline project management workflows and conduct FEL studies
  • Collaborate with Engineering on capital project development and scheduling
  • Analyze equipment failures and design solutions to minimize maintenance costs
  • Establish equipment replacement programs as needed
  • Identify required maintenance tools and skills for efficient operations
  • Report safety hazards related to plant equipment
  • Implement design changes through hands-on involvement
  • Provide training to full-time and contract employees

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development programs
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a heavy industrial environment
  • Hands-on involvement in project management and engineering
  • Collaborative work with engineering teams on capital projects
  • Potential for diversified responsibilities within the plant operations
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title
Plant Project Engineer

Job Description Summary
The Plant Project Engineer is responsible for all equipment installations, modifications, plant engineering support and project engineering. Also, assure that training and development needs are identified, and programs initiated.

They will work with the assigned Plant Maintenance Area to develop and recommend budget, short and long-range operating objectives.

Job Description:
  • Streamline Project Management workflows and conducting FEL studies (preliminary evaluation, project design, cost estimation, cost control)
  • Work with Engineering for capital project development; bid evaluation; project scheduling and coordination; installation and debugging.
  • Analyze repetitive equipment failures and design solutions to reduce estimation of maintenance costs and evaluation of alternatives.
  • Assess the needs for equipment replacements and establish replacement programs when due.
  • Assess required maintenance tools and skills required for efficient maintenance of equipment.
  • Assess and report safety hazards associated with all plant equipment (maintenance and production).
  • Analyze equipment performance relative to production requirements.
  • Implementation of designs or practice changes, through hands on involvement
  • Responsible for training full-time employees, contractors, and agency employees.
  • All other duties as assigned.


Required Skills and Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering.
  • Project Engineering/Project Management experience (training or certification).
  • 3-5 years of progressive experience in project engineering roles in a heavy industrial environment.
  • Working knowledge of general plant construction practices, building construction, installation of equipment, etc.
  • Knowledge of OSHA and general EPA regulations is highly desired.


About American Axle & Manufacturing

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM) is a leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier of driveline and metal forming technologies that are used to power a wide range of vehicles. AAM’s products are found in vehicles that drive on the road, fly through the air, and even drive under the sea. AAM’s engineering, design, and manufacturing capabilities allow it to produce products that meet the needs of its customers around the world. AAM has over 25,000 associates operating at nearly 90 facilities in 17 countries to support its customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.
Learn more about American Axle & Manufacturing
Size
18,000 employees
Market Cap
$872.8 million
Industry
Net Income
-$561.2 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+5.5%
Revenue
$4.7 billion
NASDAQ

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