Manufacturing Engineer

Mitsubishi Chemical Group; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MYTEX Polymers US Corp in Covington, GA seeks a Project Management focused engineer to lead capital projects from concept through startup. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk, while developing integrated project plans and ensuring compliance with NFPA codes and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing project management, PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification desired, and strong capability in cross-functional leadership, budgeting, and vendor management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering and project management experience in manufacturing or plant environment.
• Preferred: experience managing CAPEX projects from justification to startup.
• Lean/Six Sigma methods experience with measurable results.
• Hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and design experience.
• PM certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred; Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools (MS Project) and familiarity with SAP.

Responsibilities

• 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 projects.
• Review and validate engineering designs to ensure alignment with specifications and regulations (NFPA, NEC, OSHA).
• Establish project governance including charters, RACI, stage-gate reviews, and status reporting.
• Coordinate resources across engineering, maintenance, production, quality, procurement, EHS, and contractors.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and variance reporting; control change orders and scope creep.
• Escalate issues early with options and recommendations, drive on-time delivery and handover to operations.
• Own CAPEX business cases including ROI, payback, NPV, and TCO; manage procurement and supplier selection.

Skills

Project Management

Lean Six Sigma

PMP Certification

MS Project

SAP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

SAP

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; esc
• ESCALATE issues early with clear options and recommendations
• 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 with project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project) and familiarity with an ERP system, preferably SAP
• Strong understanding of the plastics / polymer compounding industry preferred.