Project Engineer III

TekWissen ®; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

TekWissen® Group seeks a Project Engineer to maintain excellence in developing, executing and controlling assigned projects to meet plant goals. You will analyze and optimize facilities, make cost-conscious recommendations, and balance safety and performance as a self-motivated, adaptable professional capable of handling multiple engineering tasks.

The role centers on leading capital projects, designing installations, and coordinating with contractors in a hands-on manufacturing environment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical) required.
• 5+ years experience in manufacturing or roofing/building products preferred.
• Experience managing all project aspects within budget, scope, and downtime constraints.
• Proficient in written, verbal, and listening communication; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute capital projects across lifecycle, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget compliance.
• Define, design, and manage project installations with cost estimates and capital justifications.
• Drive continuous improvement and troubleshoot operations; support new product/systems development.
• Coordinate internal maintenance and external contractors during project execution.

Skills

Multidisciplinary project management

Root cause analysis

Kepner-Trego method

Communication skills

OSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD (Autodesk)

Job description

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a top manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions in North America, operating 30 locations throughout the U.S. They offer a range of products for both commercial and residential roofing, along with pavement coatings.

Location: Rd Ennis, TX 75119

Duration: 4 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift Timings: 7:00 Am - 4:30 PM

Pay Rate: $ 55.00 -65.00/Hr

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Project Engineer who will be responsible for maintaining excellence in developing, executing and controlling assigned projects to achieve plant goals. Through expert application of engineering techniques and principles, the incumbent will conduct analyses and investigations pertaining to enhancements for existing facilities to optimize productive capability of the plant. We encourage the Project Engineer to make sound recommendations, considering such factors as cost, maintainability, facility of production and availability of materials and equipment with emphasis on safety and optimum performance. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly adaptive and capable of managing multiple engineering assignments.

• Lead and execute capital projects (modifications, improvements, new equipment) across the entire lifecycle, ensuring delivery meets scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Define, design, and manage project installations, including preparing detailed design scopes, cost estimates, and capital expenditure justifications.
• Drive continuous improvement by providing technical analysis of current best technologies, recommending process/equipment modifications, and resolving routine operational issues.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for design, detailed engineering, coordination, commissioning, and startup activities for both project and plant engineering initiatives.
• Manage internal maintenance and external contractors during project execution and support new product/systems development.
• Provide consistent plant engineering support to Production and Maintenance, leading troubleshooting efforts and serving as the primary resource for complex problem resolution.
• Develop, implement, and maintain thorough engineering standards for project execution, equipment, design, safety, and cost control.
• Actively promote and enforce safety initiatives, policies, and best practices related to equipment operation and maintenance.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical) required.
• 5+ years experience, preferably in manufacturing or roofing/building products.
• Must be able to work as a multi-disciplinary project manager, supervise as a lead engineer, and provide expertise in maintenance, operations, and process management.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven background in managing all project aspects within budget, scope, and downtime constraints.
• Thorough knowledge of computer software and G Suite is essential.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of OSHA, general industry, and environmental compliance.
• Proficient in written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
• Advanced analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail; able to plan, execute, and control multiple concurrent tasks.
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving skills, including hands-on experience with contractors and/or internal maintenance.
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects.
• Preferred engineering experience with integrated design environments (e.g., OEMs or consultant engineering).

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability in capital project planning, development, and execution, including conceptual/detailed design, construction/installation coordination, training, turnover, commissioning support, and sustained ownership.
• Application knowledge of standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures; preferred engineering experience in transferable manufacturing, OEM, or engineering design environments with continuous production equipment/process systems.
• Advanced ability to read/interpret specifications and drawings.
• Proficiency using root cause analysis and structured methods (e.g., Kepner-Trego) for troubleshooting.
• Ability to translate technical data for operations and maintenance personnel.
• Exposure to process hazard analysis and process safety management methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of multi-disciplinary engineering fundamentals.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Design drafting experience with CAD, preferably Autodesk products.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.