Project Engineer

Ajulia Executive Search

Sunray (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Project Engineer in Sunray, TX. This role involves leading engineering projects, supporting plant operations, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and at least 3 years of experience in carbon black manufacturing. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $75,000 per year, along with medical and vision insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of experience in carbon black manufacturing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
High energy and confident working with diverse personalities.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned projects from concept to completion.
Collaborate with corporate engineering on project feasibility.
Oversee equipment installation and startup.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical problem-solving

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

PC and network-based applications

Job description

This range is provided by Ajulia Executive Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

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The Project Engineer supports all plant departments by providing technical expertise across production, operations, and packaging. Reporting directly to the Plant General Manager, this role also involves managing special projects to ensure the facility remains technically proficient and operates efficiently.

Overview

Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will lead assigned projects from concept to completion, including scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, contractor coordination, and commissioning.
Collaborate with corporate engineering to assess project feasibility and define scope.
Oversee equipment installation, startup, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation.
The Project Engineer will provide daily technical assistance to the Maintenance Department.
Support plant initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
Contribute to equipment management and strategic planning aligned with plant goals.
Maintain and update quality system documentation, act as the plant’s quality management representative.
The Project Engineer will implement and verify improvements to processes and systems.
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and reporting requirements.
Serve as the primary contact for contractors on-site during project execution.
Communicate project status regularly with department supervisors.
Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and technical knowledge in interactions with plant staff and external partners.

Qualifications

The Project Engineer must hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering.
Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience from a carbon black manufacturing company
Proficiency in PC and network-based applications
The Project Engineer must have strong communication skills—verbal and written
High energy, team-oriented, and strong technical problem-solving abilities
Confident working with diverse personalities and cross-functional teams

Benefits