Capital Projects Engineer: Manufacturing & Equipment

SCN BestCo; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SCN BestCo, a veteran leader in Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement products, seeks a Project Engineer to optimize plant equipment and facilities. You will manage cradle-to-grave capital projects, coordinating with internal teams, vendors and management to deliver on time and within budget.

You will review proposals, develop specs, and provide engineering solutions while maintaining records, schedules and cost control. Domestic travel and some international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 4 years' professional experience in engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in engineering project management from design, procurement, and installation.
• Knowledge of EPA and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or other modeling software, and MS Office including advanced Excel skills and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans.
• Determine and develop project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; complete technical studies; prepare cost estimates.
• Provide timely engineering solutions to problems associated with project assignments.
• Assist with technical evaluations/project tasks on capital projects from the concept CAR funding stages through procurement, installation, startup, and commissioning.
• Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
• Control project costs by approving expenditures and administering contractor contracts.
• Develop equipment procedures and documentation for both existing and new equipment installations.
• Provide technical support and training/education to all levels of the organization.
• Maintain project records and documentation such as meeting minutes, specifications (URS, FRS, etc.), drawings (P&ID, schematics), change control, etc.
• Conduct life cycle assessments on mechanical plant and manufacturing equipment. Review and make recommendations to Management related to life cycle repairs or replacement.
• Travel to remote facilities within a 10-mile radius of the main campus.
• Domestic and international travel to equipment suppliers (<5%).

Skills

Project management

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

SCN BestCo, a veteran leader in Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement products, seeks a Project Engineer to optimize plant equipment and facilities. You will manage cradle-to-grave capital projects, coordinating with internal teams, vendors and management to deliver on time and within budget.

You will review proposals, develop specs, and provide engineering solutions while maintaining records, schedules and cost control. Domestic travel and some international travel may be required.