Project Engineer
Description
Description:
The Project Engineer develops, designs, and implements capital or expense equipment projects through new equipment design and installation or modification of existing equipment. Provides technical analysis and resolution of engineering problems. The Project Engineer will provide engineering support to the engineering staff and manufacturing operations relative to new equipment, processes, equipment upgrades and / or improvements, and other engineering needs as they arise. The Project Engineer provides guidance to production supervision and operating personnel pertaining to equipment support, troubleshooting and optimization.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and Mativ Guiding Principles, policies and procedures.
- Identifies major equipment needs, makes recommendations and prepares suitable appropriation requests, including financial justifications when applicable.
- Obtains quotes, estimates or bids for purchased equipment, fabricated and purchased components, technical services, construction, installation and other purchased products or services needed in the execution of an assigned project through a RFQ process.
- Project management within time and budget guidelines including communication of project status, costs, deadlines, specifications, procurement, installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, training and documentation.
- Generate designs and drawings in AutoCAD and/or Solidworks for the layout, components, tooling mechanical, facility layout, electrical, fluid power, piping and additional disciplines required on the project.
- Serve as engineering support and a technical resource to the location teams to ensure smooth, efficient machine operation.
- Recommends modification or replacement of equipment to ensure greater continuity of operation for maximum economy of operations with lower unit cost of maintenance activity.
- Stays informed concerning new research and design methodology and investigates their potential applications.
- Designs and implements cost-effective equipment modifications to improve safety, reliability and efficiency
- Travel < 10%
- Additional duties as assigned
qualifications:
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering field, preferably mechanical engineering plus 5+ years of engineering and project management experience in a manufacturing environment or a combination of education and experience. Experience in a resin web converting operation is preferred.
Required Skills:
- Ability to work in team environment leading teams
- Strong oral and written communication skills including presentation skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Effective prioritization and time management skills
- Advanced Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD and Solidworks experience
- Experience with PLC’s (programmable logic controllers)
- Project management experience
- Vendor negotiation skills
- Machine and tooling design experience
What we offer
As a Mativ employee, you’ll have access to a variety of benefit programs designed to help you no matter your stage of life.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
- Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
- Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
- Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance
ABOUT MATIV
Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company makes material impacts on the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.
Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or other protected status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Mativ is committed to help individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce, and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Mativ, please email our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].