Senior Project Engineer

Summary:

Our award-winning client in the cabinet manufacturing industry is seeking to add a Senior Project Engineer to their team. The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate all projects assigned by the Engineering Manager to support meeting and/or exceeding established plant goals.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to lead and direct teams.

• Develops detailed project plans, presents plans to management, and executes plans in a timely manner.

• Implements all capital projects for the Plant

• Trains and mentors junior engineers in project management.

• Defines and maintains all drawing and workflow documentation of Plant operations.

• Leads the plant implementation team in implementing new products and/or processes; participates in company IP calls and communications.

• Performs time studies and identifies standard operating practices.

• Assists in defining improved process flow to support the plant operations and continual improvement process.

• Actively participate in assigned teams and/or projects.

• Support and represent the company as a union-free environment.

• Provide a safe and productive work environment, including housekeeping.

• Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

• Role model CITE and Working in Teams principles.

• Perform other tasks as directed by direct supervisor.

• Drives continuous improvement initiatives through the utilization of Lean and TPM Tools.

• Provide electrical and mechanical design targeted at improving equipment reliability and capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial preferred) or related discipline; extensive work experience may be considered in lieu of education.

• Minimum of 8 years of manufacturing project engineering experience; wood-related preferred.

• Must have experience in material flows, continuous improvement practices; and process analysis.

• Six Sigma training is a plus.

• Excellent personal computer skills in a network environment; Microsoft products. experience preferred - Outlook-Word-Excel-Extensive MS Project software experience.

• MS Project software proficient.

• PMP certification is a plus.

• Auto-Cad light proficient.

• Track record of successful project management.

• Experience in working in a team environment.

• Management style must be consistent with CITE Principles.

• Strong planning/Organization & Time Management skills.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.