Project Engineer IIICompetitive RateWhat You'll Be Doing...The Project Engineer III independently leads small to moderately complex capital equipment and manufacturing improvement projects from concept through installation, start-up, and handoff to production. This role collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Product Engineering, Product Development, Purchasing, Finance, and equipment suppliers to enhance safety, quality, capacity, reliability, and productivity.
Key ResponsibilitiesCapital Projects & Equipment- Independently lead small to moderately complex capital equipment projects from business justification through specification, procurement, installation, commissioning, start-up, and production handoff.
- Develop and maintain project scopes, schedules, budgets, technical requirements, risk assessments, and implementation plans with general direction from engineering leadership.
- Coordinate machine builders, engineering firms, contractors, and equipment vendors.
- Monitor cost, schedule, throughput, safety, quality, and process-performance requirements; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Evaluate equipment and process alternatives using capital cost, tooling cost, labor, machine time, capacity, reliability, and implementation timing.
- Tooling and Machine Design experience.
Cross-Functional Project Coordination- Coordinate cross-functional activities and keep stakeholders aligned on scope, timing, risks, responsibilities, and deliverables.
- Provide manufacturing and equipment input during new-product-development projects, including manufacturability, tooling, capacity, and process requirements.
- Plan and support equipment trials, factory or site acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, validation, training, and handoff.
- Provide clear project updates and escalate technical issues, budget concerns, schedule risks, and recommended solutions.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, equipment records, work instructions, and training materials.
Continuous Improvement- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing capacity, equipment reliability, process capability, labor efficiency, and productivity.
- Apply established engineering practices and sound judgment to resolve routine technical challenges and evaluate alternatives.
- Support improvements to capital equipment acquisition and project management processes.
Promote Fenner values while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
QualificationsEducation & Experience- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Typically 3-5 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience managing small to moderately complex capital equipment or process-improvement projects from planning through implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, vendors, risks, documentation, commissioning, and production handoff with general supervision.
- Working knowledge of equipment commissioning, acceptance testing, process validation, and operator or maintenance training.
Skills & Competencies- Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills.
- Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, budgets, and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and vendor-management skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and accountability.
Preferred Qualifications- Project management training or certification, such as PMP or CAPM.
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification or training.
- Experience with automated manufacturing equipment, machine controls, tooling, material-handling systems, CAD, and project-scheduling tools.
Growth Opportunities... This role offers a strong foundation for a career in Supply Chain Management. Successful employees will have opportunities to advance into Buyer/Planner II and Senior Buyer/Planner roles while gaining experience in purchasing, production planning, inventory optimization, supplier management, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career?Apply today and become part of a team that's manufacturing more than products-we're manufacturing a better future.
