Project Engineer

Ingevity; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity is seeking a Project Engineer to develop and execute projects aimed at improving existing processes and introducing new ones. The role involves coordinating with multiple groups to ensure SHE and plant compliance in Wickliffe, OH.

The successful candidate will manage capital and non-capital projects, oversee field installations, and drive process improvements to enhance safety, reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in process/project engineering or production capacity.
• Lean manufacturing and batch/continuous processing experience desirable.
• Strong problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Scope, estimate and provide economic analysis for capital and non-capital projects.
• Manage capital and non-capital projects to meet budgets and schedules.
• Oversee field installation of capital projects, including contractors.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost productivity, safety, and cost reduction.
• Support process safety and environmental compliance efforts (Hazop, PHA, PSSR, MOC).
• Help improve reliability, utilization, yield and efficiency of existing processes.
• Troubleshoot production problems related to processes, equipment, quality, and systems.
• Promote a strong safety culture to achieve zero incidents.

Skills

Project management

Process improvement

SHE compliance

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Education

Engineering degree

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!

Project Engineer

The Project Engineer is responsible for developing and executing projects directed toward improving and optimizing existing processes, as well as new processes and products. This includes working with multiple groups to ensure projects are executed to meet SHE, corporate engineering and Wickliffe Plant compliance.

How you will impact Ingevity

• Scope, estimate and provide economic analysis for capital and non-capital projects
• Manage capital and non-capital projects to ensure budgets and schedules are properly met
• Manage field installation of capital projects, including management of contractors
• Collaborate with Operations group to identify process improvements and capital projects in support of the plant productivity, safety, environmental, maintenance, quality, and cost reduction objectives
• Support, coordinate, and lead efforts related to process safety (Hazop, PHA, PSSR, and MOC) and environmental compliance
• Support Operations group to help improve reliability, utilization, yield, and efficiency of existing processes
• Assist Operations group with troubleshooting production problems related to processes, equipment, quality, and systems
• Be active and engaged in the safety programs of the site to build and maintain a strong safety culture to achieve zero personal and process safety incidents

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)
• Preferred minimum of 5 years’ experience in a process, project engineering and/or production capacity
• Proven experience in process and project engineering. Lean manufacturing, batch and continuous processing experience is highly desirable
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, problem solving/troubleshooting skills, and written/verbal communication skills required
• Ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects
• Understanding of safety, health and environmental (SHE) regulations
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

The position is in a plant environment and travel is minimal (less than 10%). This role is eligible for relocation. This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. The successful candidate must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the US.

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.

Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

Ingevity (NYSE: NGVT) is a global specialty materials company that develops advanced carbon and engineered materials solutions that improve mobility, strengthen and extend the life of infrastructure and enhance industrial processes. With a century of innovation, we work closely with customers to solve technical challenges and deliver materials that improve performance and environmental outcomes in essential applications. Our portfolio includes Performance Materials activated carbon technologies for emissions control and filtration; Pavement Technologies solutions for high-performance pavement applications and dispersants for crop protection; and Advanced Polymer Technologies specialty polymers for coatings and industrial applications. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from 17 locations worldwide and employs approximately 1,400 people. Learn more at ingevity.com.