Project Engineer

Ecolab; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital projects and manufacturing improvements at our Philadelphia, PA plant, working with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and external vendors. You will drive projects from concept to handover, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 3+ years in chemical manufacturing engineering, and experience delivering capital or process-improvement initiatives with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3 years of chemical manufacturing engineering experience or related.
• Experience managing capital or process improvement projects.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing and engineering projects from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate project activities with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives where applicable.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

ERP

MES

CMMS

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Project Engineer to lead and support capital projects, process improvement initiatives, equipment installations, and manufacturing optimization efforts at our Philadelphia, PA plant. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS, and external vendors to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards.

What You Will Do

Project Management

• Manage manufacturing and engineering projects from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate project activities with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Manufacturing Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, yield, and reliability.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Equipment and Capital Projects

• Lead equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Support automation, controls, and technology upgrades.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 3 years of chemical manufacturing engineering experience or related.
• Experience managing capital or process improvement projects.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Experience with CAD, ERP, MES, or CMMS systems.

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $85,900.00 - $128,900.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive.

We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best.

We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance.

In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.