Manufacturing Engineer

mitsubishichemicalgroup; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

MYTEX Polymers US Corp in Covington, GA seeks a Project Manager to lead capital and process-improvement projects from initiation to closeout. You will own scope, schedule, budget, and risk, develop integrated plans, and ensure designs meet NFPA and regulatory standards.

The role requires 3+ years in engineering and project management in a manufacturing setting, with PMP or Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (or related)
• 3+ years in engineering and project management in manufacturing
• PMP or Lean/Six Sigma cert preferred
• Experience managing CAPEX projects through commissioning and startup

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage capital, engineering, and process improvement projects from initiation through closeout
• Develop integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, and tracking
• Review designs to ensure compliance with NFPA codes and regs
• Establish governance with charters, RACI, gate reviews, and status reporting
• Coordinate cross-functional resources across engineering, maintenance, production, quality, procurement, EHS, and contractors
• Manage budgets, forecasts, variances, change orders, and scope creep
• Drive on-time, on-budget delivery and commissioning/startup to operations
• Provide technical leadership and escalation support to teams
• Communicate status and risks to leadership and stakeholders

Skills

Project Management

Lean Six Sigma

CAPEX

PMP

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Project Management Certification (PMP) preferred

Tools

NONE

Job description

Company

MYTEX Polymers US Corp

Job Description

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management (Primary Focus):

Lead and manage capital, engineering, and process improvement projects from initiation through closeout, owning scope, schedule, budget, and risk

Develop and maintain integrated project plans, Gantt schedules, milestones, and critical-path tracking across multiple concurrent projects

Reviews and validates engineering designs, drawings, and deliverables to ensure they match project specifications and complies with all applicable NFPA Codes along with local, state, and federal regulations.

Establish project governance including charters, RACI assignments, stage-gate reviews, and regular status reporting to plant and corporate leadership

Coordinate cross-functional resources across engineering, maintenance, production, quality, procurement, EHS, and outside contractors

Manage project budgets, forecasts, and variance reporting; control change orders, contingency, and scope creep

Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; escal...

Drive on-time, on-budget delivery and successful commissioning, startup, and handover to operations

Capital (CAPEX) Project Leadership:

Own the development of capital project business cases from concept through approval, including ROI, payback period, NPV, and total cost of ownership (TCO)

Prepare approval-ready capital appropriation packages aligned with corporate governance and PCBG CAPEX approval requirements

Quantify benefits such as capacity expansion, uptime improvement, labor reduction, energy savings, quality improvement, and safety risk mitigation

Lead equipment specification, RFQ and bid package development, technical bid evaluation, and vendor selection

Manage equipment procurement, installation, qualification, and validation through to production release

Track capital spend against authorization and manage contractor and vendor performance to scope and schedule

Process Improvement and Continuous Improvement:

Lead process improvement initiatives across compounding, extrusion, and material handling to improve throughput, yield, and cost

Apply structured problem-solving and Lean / Six Sigma methods (RCA, DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S, SMED) to eliminate waste and reduce variation

Analyze process and production data to identify bottlenecks, downtime drivers, and improvement opportunities

Develop and implement standardized work, process controls, and capability improvements (Cp/Cpk)

Partner with Quality to support APQP/PPAP, control plans, and corrective action for process-related issues

Establish and track KPIs for productivity, OEE, scrap reduction, and project benefit realization

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering:

Provide hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering support for plant equipment, systems, and capital installations

Develop and review mechanical designs, P&IDs, electrical schematics, control narratives, and equipment specifications

Support troubleshooting and reliability of mechanical systems (drives, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics) and electrical systems (motors, VFDs, PLC/control systems, power distribution)

Ensure designs and installations meet applicable codes and standards (NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 79, OSHA, machine safeguarding)

Coordinate integration of new and modified equipment with existing utilities, controls, and automation

Maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and change control

Leadership and Collaboration:

Provide technical leadership and escalation support to production, maintenance, and quality teams

Coach and mentor engineers, supervisors, and technicians in project management and structured problem-solving

Communicate project status, risks, and results clearly to plant leadership and corporate stakeholders

Comply with all applicable customer, safety, ISO/IATF 16949 QMS, and ISO 14001 EMS requirements.

Perform any other duties as assigned .

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.

Professional, well-groomed appearance and attire is advised.

Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

This position involves working in an office and manufacturing environment.

Potential domestic travel: up to 25%

EDUCATION, Experience and TRAINING

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related engineering discipline)

Experience: 3+ years of engineering and project management experience in a manufacturing or plant environment.

Preferred experience managing capital (CAPEX) projects from financial justification through commissioning and startup

Demonstrated process improvement results using Lean / Six Sigma methods

Hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and design experience

Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred; Lean / Six Sigma certification preferred

Proficiency w