Project Engineer

Worthington Enterprises, Inc.; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonuses

Health, dental, and vision

401k with company match

Sign-On Bonus $5,000

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises seeks a Project Engineer to drive a range of projects from equipment installs to process improvements. You will interact with NPD, Commercial, Supply Chain and more while managing budgets, scope and schedules.

Ideal candidates bring manufacturing experience, PLC/HMI and electrical controls knowledge, and an ABET‑accredited engineering degree. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, ABET-accredited preferred.
• Minimum two years related experience.
• Experience with machine design, safety controls and PLC/HMI systems is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management from planning to execution.
• Define project scope, objectives and capital funding documents.
• Develop and manage budgets and schedules for projects.
• Direct and support project teams, manage risks and issues.
• Report status and metrics to stakeholders and leadership.
• Travel up to 25% to other plant locations as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Decision making

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ACAD/SolidWorks

PLC/HMI programming

Rockwell/Allen Bradley/Siemens

MS Office

Job description

We are hiring a Project Engineer. The Project Engineering role has the responsibility to complete a broad range of moderately to complex projects. Projects include equipment procurement and installation; facility upgrades; process improvements; new automation; and projects involving electrical systems, PLC, HMI, and other upgrades. This role will support multiple manufacturing facilities by participating in Transformation and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Further, this role will have interactions with the New Product Development (NPD) team, Commercial, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Quality, Regulatory, EH&S, Finance, and other functional & leadership Teams.

In addition to a great working environment, employees have access to the following benefit and perks:

• Competitive Pay:Base salary plus quarterly profit-sharing bonuses with no cap!
• Comprehensive Benefits:Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one, with HSA contributions included. 401k with company match.
• Career Growth:Opportunities for training, career development, and tuition assistance.
• Sign-On Bonus: $5,000.00

Responsibilities

• Project Management responsibilities for successful planning, preparation and execution
• Vet through identified need and develop project scope and objectives
• Develop documents needed for approval of capital funding
• Develop & manage budget and schedule for projects
• Direct and support project team through project risks and issues
• Communicate project status/metrics to stakeholders and senior leadership
• Troubleshoot & provide support to other teams as necessary
• Ability to occasionally travel up to 25% to other plant locations

Desired Skills & Experience

Technical

• Manufacturing background and knowledge of machine design and operating principles and machine repair and troubleshooting practices
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards and product and process design techniques
• Proficiency in ability to design, build and troubleshoot machine & safety control systems, PLC/HMI software and electrical systems is highly desired but not required.

Personal

• Strong interpersonal communication, problem solving and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and sound decision making skills
• Independent contributor who can excel in a team environment

Computer/Electrical Controls

• Proficient with computer based 2D & 3D software (i.e., ACAD, Solidworks)
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project)
• Proficient with Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Siemens software for programming PLC's and HMI's

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience (4 Year ABET Accredited College Degree preferred)
• Minimum 2 plus years related experience

Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this positionor other opportunities within our organization.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact [e-mail].

Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Productsand Consumer Products.

The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.