Senior Project Engineer – Capital Projects & Optimization

Imerys; Sylacauga (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Imerys, a global leader in mineral‑based specialty solutions, seeks a Senior Project Engineer in Sylacauga, AL. You will drive end‑to‑end capital projects from concept through commissioning, partnering with Engineering and Operations to deliver safe, reliable, and cost‑effective improvements onsite.

The role demands a strong background in lean manufacturing, project management, and regulatory compliance, with hands‑on leadership and collaboration with vendors to maximize uptime and product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years in a continuous processing manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management and maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects including design, planning, cost tracking, and construction management.
• Develop annual capital budget and project priority plans with leadership.
• Define project scopes and conduct studies to define requirements.
• Prepare detailed plans aligned with Operations, EHS, and Quality teams.
• Ensure designs comply with building codes and safety standards.
• Support asset reliability initiatives and cost reduction projects.
• Collaborate with Production and Process Engineering on testing and improvements.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and respond to safety events.

Skills

Excel

Google Sheets

Word

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Vendor management

Environmental regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Imerys, a global leader in mineral‑based specialty solutions, seeks a Senior Project Engineer in Sylacauga, AL. You will drive end‑to‑end capital projects from concept through commissioning, partnering with Engineering and Operations to deliver safe, reliable, and cost‑effective improvements onsite.

The role demands a strong background in lean manufacturing, project management, and regulatory compliance, with hands‑on leadership and collaboration with vendors to maximize uptime and product