Senior Project Engineer

Swagelok; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Swagelok in Solon, OH, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead process and systems development. You will drive objectives, lead teams, and deliver engineered solutions with supervisor approval, guiding engineers and technicians to success.

The role emphasizes project leadership, strong problem solving, and communication skills. Expect collaboration with manufacturing and other departments to translate development into plant operations.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering with appropriate continuous training; MS preferred.
• 5+ years in project leadership or supervisory roles.
• Exposure beyond own department; recognized as a resource.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads and/or participates in moderate to large scope projects.
• Proficient in project management; meet contract, resource and budget goals.
• Communicate progress via management updates and team meetings.
• Process research, equipment selection and development as needed.
• Knowledgeable in current process control technologies.
• Coordinate work of technical and support resources.
• Train and support engineers, technicians and non-technical staff.
• Prepare and deploy specifications and related documentation.
• Work with manufacturing to implement process development in plant ops.

Skills

Project leadership

Project management

Communication

Process control

Mentoring

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering

MS encouraged

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Shift: 1st shift

City: Solon

Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between.That same dedication spans to our customers.

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

Position Summary:

Performs project engineering work requiring application of standard and advanced techniques, procedures and criteria in developing/improving processes and/or systems. Develops clear and specific objectives for given assignments that may require the investigation of several alternative solutions. Develops thoughts and ideas into engineered solutions with approval from supervisor and provides guidance to other engineers and technicians. Effectively participates in team settings to achieve results. Effectively leads moderate to large projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Leads and/or participates in moderate to large scope projects.

• Proficient in the area of project management. Completes assignments on time according to contract, resource and budgetary constraints and customer expectations.

• Communicates progress through management updates and team meetings.

• Assignments may include process research, equipment selection and development, process design and development.

• Knowledgeable in the utilization of current process control technologies

• Coordinates the work of technical and support resources who assist on specific assignments.

• Trains and supports the development of engineers, technicians and non-technical associates.

• Preparation and deployment of specifications and/or related documentation.

• Works with manufacturing personnel to ensure the smooth implementation of process development work into plant operations.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Education:

BS degree in Engineering plus appropriate continuous training. Master’s level degree or equivalent is encouraged.

Experience:

5+ years, project leadership or supervisory experience. Some formal exposure to areas outside own department. Recognized as a resource in areas of expertise.

Technical Skills:

Ability to solve complex problems and complete multiple projects, using advanced problem solving methods to make decisions. Applies proven technology independently. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong computer and typical office software skills.

Leadership Skills:

Experienced with developing and achieving future state plans and leading others in change initiatives. Desire for additional responsibilities in technical or manufacturing leadership.

Critical Competencies:

• Organizational Awareness

• Influence

• Transparency

• Adaptability

• Emotional Self-Control

• Teamwork and Collaboration

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

• Ability to pass vision acuity test with or without reasonable accommodation.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

Congratulations on taking the first step to B e Connected. B e Valued. B e You.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.