Project Engineer

Ingevity; Waynesboro (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity in Waynesboro, GA is seeking a Project Engineer to lead engineering design and project management for plant improvements and capital projects. You will modify existing processes and install new ones, collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement teams to ensure safety and drive product innovation opportunities.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 2+ years of production/project experience with automated processes in discrete manufacturing, plus a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 2+ years of production and project related experience with automated processes for discreet manufacturing.
• Self-starter with hands-on project experience and ability to drive from concept to implementation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workload and pursue continuous process improvement.
• Ability to start-up new equipment/processes and train others to run them properly.
• Strong technical and engineering skills with clear written and verbal communication, including leading meetings/projects.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and understand safety/environmental regulations.
• Travel up to 10% for projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering design and project management for projects involving modifications to processes, equipment, or facilities.
• Oversee installation of new processes or equipment to boost performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with Controls Engineers for control and instrumentation upgrades.
• Define process and equipment requirements for new products and plant expansions.
• Develop equipment specifications and commissioning plans ensuring safety and manufacturing fit.

Skills

Project management

Engineering design

Automation experience

Process improvement

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Family Group

Engineering

Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people’s lives? Meet Ingevity.

At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.

Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity!

We are hiring for a Project Engineer in our Waynesboro, GA facility. As an experienced Project Engineer you will lead engineering design and project management for plant improvement and capital projects. This role involves modifying existing processes and equipment and installing new processes. The engineer will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement teams to ensure safety and support new product innovation opportunities.

How You Will Impact Ingevity

• Manage engineering design and project management for projects that may include modifications to existing processes, equipment, or facilities.
• Oversee installation of new processes or equipment to enhance performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with Controls Engineers for control and instrumentation upgrades.
• Determining necessary improvements to the plant processes by running trials and interpreting results to drive improvements in quality, production rates, and production costs.
• Defining process and equipment requirements for new products and plant expansions.
• Developing equipment specifications and commissioning plans, ensuring that the equipment is safe and meets the needs of manufacturing.
• Supporting production engineers, maintenance, and other plant functions when needed.
• Supporting safety, environmental, and sustainability initiatives that keep both employees and the environment protected.
• Challenging existing practices, processes, and equipment to enhance quality and efficiencies and move the business forward.

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required
• 2+ years of production and project related experience with automated processes for discreet manufacturing required.
• Self-starter; hands-on experience with projects and drive them from imagination to implementation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, effectively prioritize workload and be committed to continuous process improvement
• Desire to start-up new equipment/processes and train others to ensure process run properly.
• Ability to successfully manage project and drive them to on-time completion.
• Excellent technical and engineering skills, written and verbal communication skills including leading group meetings/projects.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Understanding of safety and environmental regulations.
• Travel up to 10% as needed for projects

Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect - a culture where everyone belongs.

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.