Project Engineer

Job Description
We are offering a relocation package for the right candidate to Kearney, MO, this Project Engineer will work a hybrid schedule - 75% onsite in Kearney, MO and 25% work from home
The Project-Process Engineer is responsible for understanding the processes and technical activities in a continuously running production environment to implement, improve, and assist in troubleshooting equipment and processes in multiple plants. This position supports the Division in the direction and selection of equipment through supporting Project Engineers as well as managing projects of their own.
The Project Management requires plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates assigned engineering work; monitors work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, and standards; ensures effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between all disciplines and all other project participates. Responsible and accountable to ensure that all assigned project resource personnel are coordinating their activities with other project participants and that the requirements of the contract are successfully satisfied. Not responsible to ensure the technical accuracy of specific design details in areas where not qualified: However, expected to have sufficient technical knowledge and awareness of details to be able to recognize when technical problems are developing in the various disciplines, and to initiate appropriate corrective actions.
The Process Management requires understanding basic PLC ladder logic (majority Allen-Bradley based), digital and analog inputs and outputs, machine based ethernet communication, integrating disparate equipment, and understanding the bigger picture of how components communicate with each other. May be called upon to help Maintenance troubleshoot drives, PLCs, cards, and ethernet signals. Must be comfortable making decisions for how machinery must be specified and work with other engineers to drive to an efficient and effective processing environment through implementation, improvement, and developing new processes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Define and drive machinery design and specification towards a standardized platform
Understand PLC based integration, communication, and control to implement, improve, and troubleshoot
Understand analog and digital Input/Output controls as well as integrating with drives, thermocouple cards, and signal converters
Design/direct/manage projects (as assigned) to include capital budget development, capital budget maintenance, and expense reduction projects
Coordination and checking of engineering deliverables, includes creating project engineering schedules and forecasts; Monthly project status reports and change orders
Accountable for the successful completion of engineering projects
Requires extensive regular contact with assigned project clients or plants
Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals
Budget monitoring and trend tracking
Participating in contractor meetings and resolving manufacturing/engineering and management project issues
Design/develop cost reduction projects, for plants and corporate, including follow-up and involvement from conception to completion
Facilitate the design, purchase, and implementation of machinery and equipment for manufacturing processes, as well as coordinate projects and improvements with plants
Using management skills, establish relationships with vendors to keep equipment updated and current with latest technology and improvements
Prepare reports and paperwork as needed to communicate properly all projects with management and other interested parties to include plants and vendors where applicable
Work to assure compliance with governmental rules, codes, standards, regulations, and with industry standards. (e.g. OSHA, EPA, RCRA, UST’s, CERCLA, SARA, DOT, and other as applicable)
Develop programs and plans for long range needs of plants in line with corporate requirements and needs
Create presentations as needed or assigned to properly communicate project information
Develop process and project documentation to include capability studies, flow analysis, project charts, blueprints, CPM charts, equipment layouts, Pareto analysis, cost reduction studies, and others as assigned or appropriate
Assist R&D efforts to implement new products or process into production for improvements and/or competitive advantage
Participate in corporate business unit (as applicable) and plant efforts to maintain safe and orderly work environments. Work with plant (or across business unit as appropriate) to foster and develop teamwork in our efforts to be productive and competitive
Assist plants and vendors with equipment design improvements
Establish project goals, budgets, and timelines
As appropriate or assigned, may assume environmental responsibility to include air permit, storm water permit, hazardous waste compliance and SARA, etc. and submission of required reports. Will also conduct related training as required
Performs other duties as assigned