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Saint-Gobain Senior Project Engineer (Stow) in STOW, Ohio
The Senior Project Engineer oversees the planning, execution, and completion of major capital engineering projects. Responsibilities may include managing project schedules, budgets, and resources, coordinating with clients and stakeholders, leading project teams, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards, identifying and mitigating risks, and providing technical expertise and guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Broad knowledge of engineering disciplines, manufacturing and automation is applied to solve various problems in both new and existing production lines in 24/7/365 environments, expertise in system engineering, electrical controls, material handling and process equipment to specify materials, methods and machines appropriate for production needed. Extensive use of CAD for product and die design as well as plant layout of new and existing equipment. Continuous focus on improvement of safety, quality, productivity, reliability and cost in all production aspects. Secondary resource for compliance with building, electrical and safety codes as well as risk management.
Additionally, the Senior Project Engineers will be responsible for contributing to project proposals, feasibility studies, and technical reports, and mentoring junior engineers. The incumbent will need strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills., This role will report to the NorPro Engineering Manager.
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Major Capital Projects
Conceptualize, plan and execute small to large (>$5MM) projects both in home plant and other locations as needed in various worldwide plants
Work with external engineering firms to design and construct buildings and processes
Supervise and direct internal and contract personnel in the execution of projects
Track KPIs and manage to meet project and business objectives
Communicate as appropriate inside and outside the company
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Plant Support
Direct support of daily operations as needed in home plant with regard to all plant and process equipment
Design of all extrusion dies and equipment
Facility wide responsibility for risk management
Design and implementation of projects and activities pertaining to plant infrastructure and utilities (electrical, water, access control, plant air, RO water.)
Assist the maintenance group with high level troubleshooting of equipment and processes. Recommends, modify or update equipment as needed to improve reliability and productivity
Equipment and Process Subject Matter Expert:
Design, specify, purchase and install various production equipment including layouts and planning of production areas
Design and implement modifications and improvements to equipment as needed
Leadership and Workforce Management:
Manages, direct, guide and mentor Project Engineers
Provides direction to remote sites on new equipment as part of project execution Mentoring less experienced engineers
Customer Product Design:
Provide custom design products for customers as needed
Develop new extrusion dies and equipment to manufacture new products and geometries. Coordinate production of products at appropriate facility
Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Materials Engineering or equivalent experience with a successful record of accomplishment safely leading the completion of several major industrial project installations.
Masters Degree in engineering or business administration preferred
5+ years as Manufacturing, Plant, or Industrial Engineer (Major capital project (>$5MM) planning and execution. Work in 24/7/365 manufacturing environment)
10 years manufacturing, Plant or Industrial Engineer, Automation, Material handling, risk control preferred
25-30% Domestic and/or International Travel
Required:
AutoCad including 3D
Building and Industrial codes (NEC, NFPA, OSHA, IBC, ASTM)
Project Management
Problem Solving/Analysis
Leadership
Communication and presentation
Material Handling
People Leadership & Development
Proficient in Microsoft Suite, including MS Project
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Preferred:
Industrial Automation (PLCs, HMI, SCADA…..)
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Why work for us?
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
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What are our perks?
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:
Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
Family Focus & Balance: Paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
Financial Security: Competitive 401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
Employee Recognition Programs
PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
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