Site Automation & Startup Project Engineer

Rehrig Pacific; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Indemnités de stage/alternance

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific seeks a dedicated RSO Project Engineer to plan and execute capital improvement projects across RADs, on-site locations, and Torus hubs. You will drive throughput and safety improvements while supporting onboarding and scale of new business.

You will manage scopes, schedules, and budgets, coordinate with operations, safety, and maintenance, and ensure on-time commissioning and handoffs. A technical degree and PM experience are essential, with Lean/Six Sigma background and up to 60%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• PM experience with tools/software.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience.
• Experience with equipment installation and facility infrastructure.
• Strong communication with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60%.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans for material-handling automation and equipment installations.
• Lead installation, commissioning, and start-up of new equipment across RADs, on-sites, and Torus hubs.
• Plan phased installations to minimize downtime and coordinate cutover with site leadership.
• Coordinate site readiness for power, network, structural, and operational requirements.
• Solicit and evaluate contractor and vendor proposals; manage access, schedules, and activity.
• Monitor timelines, budgets, risks, and deliverables; keep stakeholders updated.
• Complete commissioning and start-up verification before handoff to maintenance and operations.
• Lead site-readiness work for new sites facilities, utilities, and regulatory compliance.
• Assess facility needs and develop scopes of work aligned to operational requirements.
• Coordinate facility, equipment, and workflow readiness with site leadership; ensure post-launch stabilization.
• Deliver and verify projects against scope, budget, safety, readiness, and throughput targets.

Skills

Project management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional communication

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Rehrig Pacific seeks a dedicated RSO Project Engineer to plan and execute capital improvement projects across RADs, on-site locations, and Torus hubs. You will drive throughput and safety improvements while supporting onboarding and scale of new business.

You will manage scopes, schedules, and budgets, coordinate with operations, safety, and maintenance, and ensure on-time commissioning and handoffs. A technical degree and PM experience are essential, with Lean/Six Sigma background and up to 60%