Project Engineer
C2H - W2
Onsite - Mon to Fri
Location Chaska MN
General Description:
The primary role of the Project Engineer position is overseeing managing and executing engineering projects from concept through completion involved with working on the design planning and implementation of chemical manufacturing systems processes and equipment. The Project Engineer ensures projects are delivered on time within budget and in compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. The role provides sound engineering support for maintenance facilities and production teams.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Lead renovation / improvement assigned projects which could include cost analysis planning implementation supervision of outside contractors and provide effective communication to all affected parties on about project timelines and status.
- Oversees and provides direction for third party contractors to complete onsite work safely and correctly.
- Coordinate with internal personal or vendors to ensure required calibration activities are completed as scheduled.
- Support CAPEX purchasing third-party specification creation sourcing/reviewing proposals installation and commissioning including supporting IQ/PQ/OQ quality systems
- Oversees installation modifications commissioning procedures and inspection of processes adhering to engineering principles and safety regulations.
- Supports developing internal processes SOPs work instruction and training while implementing productivity improvements.
- Perform necessary troubleshooting and repairs (may require hands-on work) to maintain upkeep and operation of process equipment or other key facilities systems within both Chaska and Brooklyn Park facilities as required.
- Provides technical leadership and guidance collaborating with cross-functional groups to meet operational goals support initiatives and inspire continuous improvements.
- Provides reliability engineering support for maintenance and reliability efforts assuring healthy asset life.
- Assist in creating list of spare parts inventory for equipment and systems.
- Assists in installation and retrofit of facilities equipment in accordance with all applicable building codes.
- Understand industry safety codes and regulations as defined by OSHA EPA FDA MNPCA and other regulatory agencies and apply knowledge to continually improving facilitys needs.
- Performs Engineering tasks and projects assigned which may include but are not limited to safety system checks building condition reports inspections related to safety development of MOC documents investigation reports and root cause analysis.
- Assist in development and update of engineering drawings specifications O&M manuals and other project deliverables.
- Maintain excellent interpersonal working relationships among all staff.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Completes all other duties as assigned by Engineering Management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Associates Degree in technical discipline with 5 year relevant work experience required
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
- Proficiency in Engineering Design software (ACAD SolidWorks)
- Hands-on mechanical skills and related troubleshooting acumen
- Ability to interpret blueprints specifications and schematics
- Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Excellent communication skills ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years in Project/Construction Management preferred accredited certification
- 2 years experience in a regulated (i.e. EPA FDA) environment
- Working knowledge of process validation techniques: statistical process control (SPC) change control in QMS design organizational approval preferred
- Working knowledge of lean thinking six sigma or other continuous improvement methodology preferred
- Allen Bradley PLC and/or building automation skills or willingness to learn