CapEx Engineer - F-o-r-t-u-n-e Personnel Consultants of Troy (FPC-Troy) : Job Details

Position Purpose:

This position is accountable for providing capital engineering support within Operations. This includes executing engineering projects for capital installations $200,000+, project management from design through startup, and providing long range technical planning and strategies for the business.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Responsible for capital project execution including equipment selection, justification, Capital Authorization Request processing, purchasing, and installation. Support start-up efforts including in person training and documentation.
• Engineers within the team are assigned specific portions of capital projects based on expertise and workload availability including project management, technical design of packaging equipment & paint making/processing equipment, and construction management.
• Design - Recommend, and implement manufacturing systems that are designed for machine, human interaction, method/process, raw material & environmental variability. Design to incorporate Lean principles to improve reliability, ease of use & maintenance, minimize changeover times, and to minimize production losses.
• Construction Management – Manage contractors, technicians, skilled trades, and internal resources to safely install and startup manufacturing systems. This includes working with the plant operational teams on training, writing standard operating procedures, and maintenance spare parts.
• Project Management - Manage projects using the Engineering Work Process from conceptual design through successful startup transition to the local plant team. This includes managing budget, timeline, and deliverables to ensure projects meet established success criteria.
• Provide cross functional project management across key areas including RD&E, Finance, Marketing, & with other locations
• Apply the Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations, building code, and NFPA fire code to capital projects.
• Manage external Engineering Firm resources on large capital projects
• Frequent interface with corporate staff, plant staff, operators, maintenance personnel across a 3-shift operation.
• Must have CAD layout and design experience

Education/Experience Requirements:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering preferred. Industrial, Manufacturing, Packaging, and Electrical Engineers with hands-on related experience will also be considered.
• 3 years Minimum of engineering experience in plant support roles or capital management
• 7+ years engineering job experience preferred
• Good project management, written and verbal communication skills are required along with a high level of initiative.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, in project and people management in a continuous improvement environment in the areas of production, safety, quality and Lean manufacturing principles.