Project Engineer

Linde; Ellisville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical options

Education & development

Employee discount

401K & pension

Life insurance

Job summary

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer in Ellisville, MS to lead capital projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and quality processes.

You’ll manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and risks while leveraging data to identify bottlenecks and opportunities. The role requires a master’s or bachelor’s degree with substantial related experience and a proven track record in aerospace, manufacturing, or regulated

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3+ years related experience or Bachelor’s with 6+ years related experience or 12+ years related experience in lieu of degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline required.
• Experience leading or supporting engineering projects in aerospace, manufacturing, automation, or regulated environments.
• Proven cross-functional project leadership and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with customers and all levels of org.
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma/Operational Excellence principles.
• Proficient in MS Office for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support capital projects, facility improvements, and equipment integration from conception to implementation.
• Serve as the primary engineering liaison for NPI initiatives and customer-driven projects.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, resource plans, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams to ensure successful execution and objective achievement.
• Monitor progress and address risks, constraints, and schedule impacts.
• Analyze manufacturing, quality, and operational data to identify trends and bottlenecks.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focusing on safety, quality, productivity, capacity, and cost reduction.
• Use data-driven methods to evaluate process performance and implement improvements.
• Develop metrics and reporting tools to track project and operational performance.
• Support root cause investigations related to process, equipment, quality, and customer issues; lead project review meetings.
• Support broader engineering, operational excellence, and project management initiatives.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Analytical problem-solving

Excellent communication

Lean Six Sigma/Operational Excellence

Excel data analysis

Project management

Education

Master’s degree (MS/MA/MBA) with 3+ years related experience

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) with 6+ years related experience

12+ years directly related experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Data analysis tools

Job description

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc.

Project Engineer

Ellisville, MS, United States | req33178

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will lead and support capital projects, facility improvements, and equipment integration initiatives from conception through implementation


• You will serve as the primary engineering liaison for New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives and other customer-driven projects


• You will develop project scopes, schedules, resource plans, budgets, and risk assessments


• You will coordinate cross-functional project teams to ensure successful project execution and achievement of objectives


• You will monitor project progress and proactively address risks, constraints, and schedule impacts


• You will analyze manufacturing, quality, and operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement


• You will lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, capacity, and cost reduction


• You will utilize data-driven methodologies to evaluate process performance and implement sustainable improvements


• You will develop metrics and reporting tools to track project and operational performance


• You will support and lead root cause investigations related to process, equipment, quality, and customer issues.
  You will lead weekly, monthly, and quarterly project review meetings


• You will support broader engineering, operational excellence, and project management initiatives based on business needs

What makes you great

• You must have a Master’s degree (MS/MA/MBA) with 3+ years of related experience OR Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) with 6+ years of related experience OR 12+ years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree.


• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline required.


• Experience leading or supporting engineering projects within aerospace, manufacturing, industrial equipment, automation, thermal processing, or highly regulated operational environments.


• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to drive decisions.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers and all levels of the organization.


• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence principles.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel for data analysis and reporting

Why you will love working with us

Linde Advanced Material Technologies, formerly Praxair Surface Technologies, is a company that revolutionizes industries through innovative materials and surface coatings. We are leaders in advanced materials and offer metal powders, sputtering targets, and surface coatings that enhance performance across various sectors. Our strong focus on innovation is evident in our superior technologies for the aerospace, energy, semiconductor, automotive, and industrial industries.
Linde employees learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a wide range of medical options to suit everyone’s needs. Other benefits include; educational and professional development, employee discount program, 401K, pension plan, and life insurance, just to name a few.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. abides by applicable export control laws includingthe Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic inArms Regulations (ITAR) in accordance with the company's export controlprocedures. As such, persons considered for this position must be eithera U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwiseclassifiable as a U.S. person under relevant regulations.
Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.