Project Engineer

J.M. Huber Corporation; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Huber Engineered Woods, a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, seeks an experienced engineer to provide technical support for production, maintenance, quality control and management. The role focuses on safety, efficiency and performance of plant processes and equipment.

The position requires a BS in an engineering discipline and 5–7 years hands-on plant experience with vendors and contractors, plus knowledge of process control and automation. On-site work in Commerce, GA is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Chemical Engineering.
• 5–7 years of plant environment experience with vendors, contractors and other sites.
• Knowledge of process control and automation desirable.
• Familiarity with local and state inspections and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support for production, maintenance, quality control, research and management.
• Ensure safety, efficiency, quality and performance of processes, equipment and products.
• Oversee capital investment planning and project execution from planning to implementation.
• Maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate inspections and compliance with authorities having jurisdiction.
• Assist in equipment, vendor and contractor selections for projects and maintenance.

Skills

Process control and automation

Vendor coordination

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Chemical)

Job description

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Date: Sep 25, 2026

Location: Commerce, GA, US

Company: JM Huber Corporation

Huber Engineered Woods (HEW), a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, combines its advanced adhesives and wood product technologies with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities to produce premium structural wood panel products. Innovative construction products like AdvanTech® subflooring and ZIP System® sheathing have changed the way homes and buildings go together. HEW brings together professionals with experience in research and development, product engineering and manufacturing to create products that solve specific problems.

Our Corporate Office is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. HEW manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Virginia, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Maine. To learn more, please visit our website at www.huberwood.com .

Position Summary

Provide engineering and technical support for production, maintenance, quality control, research marketing and management to ensure the safety, efficiency, quality and performance of new and existing processes, equipment and products.

• Ensure effective execution of the plant’s capital investment plan through all phases of planning and implementation.
• Develop and maintain the capital project forecast working with the Plant Controller to ensure accuracy and timeliness of forecast development
• Ensure change management procedures are implemented and followed through on all capital investment and process project changes
• Optimize existing processes and products and evaluate new process and product through coordination with HEW Sector personnel in home Department and in Departments and Sector locations other than home Department.
• Maintain and further develop the Preventative and Predictive Maintenance Programs
• Participate in Factory Mutual Audits and implementation of findings through capital project development for opportunities noted
• Participate and be subject matter expert on all inspections for authorities having jurisdiction on all equipment under local and state jurisdictional inspections
• Assist in the recommendation and approve all equipment, equipment modifications, vendor, and contractor selections for assigned projects and maintenance work.
• Set objectives and priorities on approved projects and maintenance work.
• Approves operation and maintenance procedures for new and existing plant processes
• Performs general physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, moving whole body and multilimbed coordination

Requirements & Preferred Competencies

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5-7yrs. Experience in plant environment – hands‑on experience with vendors, contractors, and other sites.
• Knowledge of basic computer software and skills.
• Knowledge of process control and automation desirable.
• Maintains current knowledge and understanding of latest national standards for operations, maintenance and repair of cranes to ensure that HEW meets these standards
• Balancing the requirements of production, maintenance, research and marketing with budgetary and time constraints.
• Maintaining a high level of expertise in those technical areas that affect the performance of the plant operation.
• Assist in maintaining an effective Preventive and Predictive Maintenance program to ensure maximum plant up time and reliability.

Total Rewards

J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicant's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

U.S. Market-Based Salary Range

[$0.00 -$0.00]

In addition to base compensation, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and profit‑sharing payout.

Huber also offers a comprehensive, competitivebenefitspackage as detailed on the Huber Benefits Hub

Huber Engineered Woods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.