Project Engineer

Shaw Industries; Bainbridge (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries in Bainbridge, GA is seeking a Project Engineer to support manufacturing operations at Plant 70/86. This role leads a team of maintenance mechanics and drives capital and expense projects to improve safety, reliability, productivity, and cost performance.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Environmental, and Corporate teams to solve complex equipment and process issues, while ensuring compliance with Shaw safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering as listed in Requirements.
• Experience leading maintenance personnel or technical teams.
• Strong troubleshooting of industrial equipment and processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of maintenance mechanics supporting daily plant operations.
• Develop, justify and execute capital and expense projects to improve safety and reliability.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors for project installations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, utility, and process issues.
• Support TPM and continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

PLC

VFDs

Instrumentation

Job description

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is seeking a Project Engineer to support manufacturing operations at Plant 70/86 in Bainbridge, Georgia. This position is responsible for the development and execution of capital and expense projects, providing technical support to manufacturing and maintenance operations, and leading a team of maintenance mechanics that support the plant's day-to-day operations.

Job Title

Project Engineer

The Project Engineer will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Environmental, and Corporate teams to improve safety, reliability, productivity, quality, and cost performance. This role requires strong project management, leadership, and troubleshooting skills within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Maintenance Leadership & Reliability

• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and development for a team of maintenance mechanics supporting daily plant operations.
• Establish priorities and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Support preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics and reliability initiatives.
• Assist with root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions for equipment and process failures.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance personnel to improve equipment performance and plant efficiency.
• Support spare parts management, equipment criticality assessments, and long‑term asset reliability strategies.

Project Engineering & Capital Management

• Develop, justify, and execute capital and expense projects that improve safety, quality, productivity, environmental performance, and reliability.
• Prepare project scopes, budgets, schedules, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and project installations while ensuring compliance with Shaw safety and environmental requirements.
• Track project expenditures and communicate progress to plant leadership.
• Oversee equipment commissioning, startup, and project closeout activities.
• Maintain project documentation in accordance with corporate engineering standards.

Technical Support & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing and maintenance teams.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, utility, and process‑related issues.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, energy savings, and increased equipment reliability.
• Support TPM, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in safety investigations, risk assessments, and environmental compliance activities.

Required Competencies

• Safety and Environmental Leadership
• Technical and Mechanical Aptitude
• Project Management and Execution
• Planning and Organization
• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
• Effective Communication
• Team Development and Leadership
• Decision Making and Accountability
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience leading maintenance personnel, contractors, or technical teams.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving industrial equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and support plant needs outside normal working hours when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance personnel, contractors, or technical teams.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving industrial equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with project management.
• Knowledge of TPM, Reliability Engineering, and Preventive Maintenance systems.
• Experience with industrial automation, PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and process controls.
• 2D and 3D Modeling experience.
• Continuous process manufacturing experience.

Why Join Shaw?

At Shaw, you'll be part of a company that invests in its people, values continuous improvement, and provides opportunities to build a long-term career. Backed by the strength of Berkshire Hathaway, we offer stability, growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a culture where associates are empowered to contribute, innovate, and succeed. Whether you're looking to advance your leadership skills or expand your technical expertise, Shaw provides the resources and support to help you reach your career goals.

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Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.