Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Project Engineer page is loaded## Project Engineer locations:
Connecticut, Bethany - Bld3:
Texas , Grand Prairie - Planttime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition :
R-26-2320
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** Salary
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* Job Description:

** At
** LATICRETE International,
** we aim to be the leading construction brand trusted globally for high-performance tile and stone installation systems and building finishing solutions. We’ve been in business for over 65 years, family-owned for three generations, and can be found in over 100 countries.
* The Hartford Business Journal even named us one of Connecticut’s top family-owned companies in 2017!
* We don't just make innovative, industry-leading products. Our purpose is to improve the built world and the lives of those who build it. We strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of our employees, our customers, our partners, and the global communities in which we operate.
** Just some of our benefits:
*** Medical* Dental
* Vision* 401k
* Tuition reimbursement
* 13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
* Flexible spending
* Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
* 1 week paid plant shutdown between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays### ### POSITION SUMMARY The Project Engineer will apply engineering techniques and provide engineering services in the design, specification, construction and start-up of new and improved production process, equipment, buildings and support systems. This role will be responsible for recommending manufacturing equipment and processes designed to be efficient, cost-effective, and to promote safety, quality and reliability.

The Project Engineer will assess current equipment and processes and make recommendations for changes. This role will also be expected to troubleshoot and repair equipment, show results in reports and train personnel in equipment usage and processes. This role is an individual contributor and will be expected to work independently with a high degree of latitude.
** 1.
Capital Project Design (40%):
*** Develop and administer the capital plan defining project initiatives based upon business/operational needs or opportunities.
* Lead the scope, cost and schedule development of capital projects and prepare justifications for expenditures with cost benefit analysis.
* Lead in preparing layout designs and equipment and facility specifications to meet the requirements of the process or desired improvement.
* Design, evaluate and select equipment and exchange information with vendors, suppliers and contractors to ensure accurate specifications, quotes and delivery schedules.
** Capital Project Management (40%):
*** Create and maintain timelines on projects to assure they are completed on schedule. Ensures the accurate and timely management of change to scope, schedule and cost for assigned projects. Ensures assigned project meet agreed to scope on schedule and within budget.
* Ensure all LATICRETE processes, equipment, buildings and facilities support systems are in compliance with or exceed all applicable Federal, State and local environmental, safety & health and OSHA regulations and building/construction codes and reporting requirements.
* Coordinate and direct installation of equipment and services with equipment suppliers, service contractors, operations and maintenance personnel.
* Support start-up of manufacturing processes and equipment including transitioning of responsibilities to Operations after project scope has been met.
* Ensure the accurate and timely processing of purchase orders, invoices, cost and expenditure accounting and tracking data and other financial records for Project Engineering activities.
** Ongoing Operational Support (20%):
*** Develop work instructions and provide for the documented training of operators and maintenance personnel on all new and improved equipment and support systems implemented and assist in the design of preventive and corrective maintenance programs and spare parts inventories.
* Identify, develop and implement process improvement initiatives that reduce waste and non-value added activities.
* Manages Effectiveness (OEE); production…