Facilities Project Engineer

Chesapeake Search Partners; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners is seeking a Facilities Project Engineer for a manufacturing environment in Maryland. You will lead facility and equipment projects, develop preventive maintenance programs, and support maintenance staff with diagnostics and lean optimization.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring on-time, within-budget project completion, while improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.
• 3+ years manufacturing experience.
• Strong CMMS knowledge.
• Budget awareness and financial basics.
• Ability to use CAD for facility layouts.
• Proficient in MS Office and reporting.
• Excellent English reading and communication.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a preventive maintenance program.
• Plans and coordinates installation/repairs of equipment.
• Coordinates project activities with vendors and contractors.
• Maintains records of planned and completed maintenance.
• Plans environmental and construction projects.
• Supports maintenance staff in diagnosing equipment problems.

Skills

Project management

CAD

CMMS knowledge

Analytical skills

MS Office

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / electrical / industrial engineering

Job description

Summary:

The Facilities Project Engineer is responsible for facility and equipment-related projects in a manufacturing environment. This role oversees all aspects of projects including design, specification, financial justification, scheduling, and implementation. Additionally, the Facilities Project Engineer develops critical spares lists and preventative maintenance schedules, supports the maintenance staff in diagnosing technical equipment problems, and utilizes lean manufacturing principles to optimize equipment reliability, eliminate waste, and increase overall operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains a functional computerized preventive maintenance program, utilizing industry standards; oversees all facets of the program.
• Utilizes computerized systems to input PM orders and track status and/or completion.
• Develops and maintains an inventory of critical spare parts to minimize downtime.
• Analyses current facility workflows to identify and remove non-value-added activities.
• Evaluates and recommends improvements to increase production and reduce downtime.
• Updates and designs plant layouts and equipment workflows that reduce transportation, motion, and other wasted efforts.
• Coordinates/streamlines installation and/or repairs of equipment in conjunction with Maintenance and associated departments.
• Participates in development and implementation of projects to accomplish established production goals.
• Maintains records of planned and completed maintenance.
• Plans and implements environmental and other related construction projects utilizing vendors, contractors, consultants and in-house resources.
• Coordinates and supervises project activities of contractors, consultants, and vendors to assure performance and completion on time, within budget, and meeting installation and start-up requirements.
• Provides a higher level of diagnostic assistance to the Maintenance staff to resolve facility and equipment problems.
• Works in a safe manner following all departmental and plant safety rules. Reports any unsafe work conditions to the Safety Manager, supervisor, or management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / electrical / industrial engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have strong knowledge of computerized maintenance management program.
• Financial knowledge is necessary for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances, and basic reporting as required by management.
• Ability to use CAD for facility layout and equipment design purposes.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, timekeeping, and work order systems required.
• Must have English reading and verbal communication skills sufficient to read, understand, and communicate the company operating procedures and policies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.