Plant Project Engineer - Industrial

Penn Color, Inc.; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with a strong company match

PTO

Job summary

Penn Color, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital projects across manufacturing sites, primarily in Hatfield, PA. This hands-on role requires coordinating with production, maintenance, and other teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to safety standards.

You will travel as needed to other US sites. The ideal candidate has a mechanical or electrical engineering background, 2+ years in capital projects, and strong CAD and PLC familiarity.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university (mechanical or electrical preferred).
• 2 years minimum in capital projects in an industrial setting; 5+ years preferred.
• OSHA/NFPA safety training/certifications such as OSHA 30 and NFPA 70E.
• Experience with industrial equipment and process instrumentation.
• Proficiency with PLC-based control systems and CAD tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 20–30%, including some international travel.
• Proficient with Autodesk tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of planning and delivery for assigned projects from concept through commissioning.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering reports, RFPs, construction documents, and procedures.
• Perform capacity studies of plant utilities as needed.
• Manage vendors, contractors, and outside engineering firms to meet budgets and timelines.
• Act as a technical resource for internal customers on capital projects.
• Layout production lines using CAD for operator-centric functionality and safety.

Skills

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning & scheduling

Safety awareness

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk CAD

PLC basics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

We’re seeking a Project Engineer with a resilient, can‑do attitude and the flexibility to tackle diverse tasks and projects. This is a hands‑on role with company‑wide exposure. You will build effective relationships and support the members of all departments such as production, maintenance, etc. You will work on projects in our manufacturing sites, primarily Hatfield, PA, but will travel as needed to other sites in the US.

Bring your resourcefulness and drive to Penn Color — where every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and lead. Ready to take on what’s next? Let’s make it happen together!

Responsibilities:

• Own all aspects of planning and delivery for assigned projects, from conceptualization through construction/commissioning.
• Prepare, review, and approve detailed engineering reports, specifications, request for proposals, construction documents, PM Schedules and Operating procedures. Identify and track potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Perform capacity studies of plant utilities as needed.
• Manage vendors, contractors, and outside engineering firms to complete projects on time and within established budgets.
• Act as a technical resource for internal customers with respect to capital project planning, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.
• Utilize CAD tools to layout production lines for operator‑centric functionality, including machinery, product infeed/discharge, and access platforms per OSHA standards.
• Engineer, design, and detail parts as needed such as: custom fabricated dies, breaker plates or spare parts, dust collection hoods, equipment modifications, etc.
• Collaborate with the maintenance and operational excellence teams on equipment operational and reliability issues.
• Identify and submit safety hazards and/or improvements. Implement corrections as assigned.
• Maintain and update the company as built documentation as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university (mechanical, electrical preferred) is required. Applicants with significant hands‑on experience in an industrial environment, such as plant operations or maintenance, (≥ 10 years) in lieu of a degree will be considered.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience developing and executing capital projects in an industrial setting is required. 5+ years of experience is preferred.
• A broad understanding of batch manufacturing operations is preferred.
• OSHA and/or NFPA safety training/certifications, such as OSHA 30 and NFPA 70E.
• Direct working knowledge with any of the following industrial equipment: dry material blenders, bulk material handling systems/equipment, liquid mixing and blending, extrusion, boilers, process chillers, HVAC systems, dust collection, pumps, and life safety systems.
• Working knowledge of PLC based control systems and process instrumentation.
• Strong ability to collaborate with diverse teams and internal customers. Brings a "customer first" attitude to day-to-day work.
• Ability to travel up to 20-30%, including some international travel.
• Software Proficiency: Autodesk tools, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Physical Demands:

• Sit, stand, walk on floors, equipment access platforms, and catwalks.
• Climb ladders/stairways in an industrial setting
• Close/distance vision and ability to see color and adjust focus
• Ability to engage in written/verbal communication in English with a high level of fluency.
• Willingness to work extended or odd shifts, such as evenings and weekends, as project and operational needs may require.

Why Join Penn Color?

• Family‑owned, people first workplace culture
• Stable, long‑term employment opportunities
• 401K with a strong company match
• PTOto balance your life
• Team‑driven environment where your work directly impacts quality and customer satisfaction

Penn Color, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.