Mechanical Project Engineer

• 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:

• 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.

• 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.

• 3 + 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 require on-site work in Winter Haven, FL. Travel will be required beginning year two.

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