Project Engineer

Sun-Chemical; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sun Chemical in Valparaiso, IN seeks a Project Engineer to define and manage capital projects up to $1M, delivering safely on time and on budget. You’ll collaborate with plant leaders, contractors, and corporate engineering to scope work and secure approvals.

The role requires a Bachelor's in chemical or mechanical engineering, 3+ years on capital projects, strong communication, and solid safety and MS Office skills. Master’s degree or PMP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or related engineering field.
• 3+ years’ experience on capital projects.
• Strong communication across diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• In-depth knowledge of safety requirements (LOTO, confined space, hot work).
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate project scopes to meet corporate, site, and regulatory requirements.
• Obtain quotes from approved contractors and vendors.
• Initiate and track MOC processes to ensure schedule alignment.
• Manage projects cradle-to-grave: safety, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Monitor contractor performance and safety compliance; address deficiencies.
• Track expenditure and provide status updates to plant leadership.
• Keep drawings and procedures updated per project changes.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and other departments.
• Assist with root cause investigations and solution implementation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical/mechanical engineering

Master’s in related field

Project management accreditation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Requisition ID7271-Posted10/20/2026-On-Site

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The position is responsible primarily for defining up to approximately $1 M project scopes, budgets, and safely implementing approved capital projects on time and on budget. Works closely with plant department heads, contractors, project stakeholders, and corporate project engineering team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Define and clearly articulate project scopes that meet or exceed all corporate, site, and/or regulatory requirements.
• Obtain quotes from approved contractors and vendors.
• Initiate and track Management of Change process ensuring stakeholders are completing their actions to schedule.
• Implement projects from cradle to grave while ensuring the work is done safely, to schedule, on budget, and on quality.
• Monitor and work with contractors to correct any deficiencies in safety compliance, schedule adherence, quality control, or approved status compliance.
• Actively manage and track spending. Provide periodic status updates to the plant leadership team.
• Ensure plant drawings, procedures, and other critical records and documentation are updated based on additions or changes related to the projects.
• Provide project management and contractor oversite support to maintenance and offsite corporate project managers.
• Serve as a technical resource for other departments.
• Assist with troubleshooting technical and manufacturing problems, root cause investigations, and implementing solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or other related engineering or technical discipline

• 3+ years’ experience working on capital projects
• Strong communication skills across a range of disciplines not limited to tradespersons, operators, mechanics, technical staff, and leadership.
• Proficient user of MS Office products
• In depth practical knowledge of occupational and process safety requirements such as LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, PPE, etc.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision are critical.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s in in a related field and/or project management accreditation

• 3+ years’ experience working in a PSM facility
• 3+ years’ experience in heavy industry such as chemical, paper, refining, etc.
• Managed projects above $1 M

BENEFITS

• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.