Project Engineer

1 week ago

Alsip, Illinois, United States KIK Consumer Products, Inc. Full time
Job Description

Senior Project Engineer - Location Alsip, IL

The Senior Project Engineer position is within our Auto division and is responsible for commissioning and installation of CAPEX projects. This role will report to our Plant Manager. Travel to three of our KIK consumer products plant site locations including Torrance, California - Alsip, Illinois - and Freehold, NJ. This individual will be responsible for submitting on projects and coming up with the costs associated with the project/managing capital spend. The individual will have a keen focus on project execution and providing recommendations or improvements to adhere to the budget. Travel approximately 25-35% at our other plant facilities.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Determine project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates; preparing and justifying capital requests through project execution.
  • Utilize project management tools and engineering discipline to define and implement solutions that meet project goals and objectives within budgeted timelines, costs and resources.
  • Quickly assess current and desired state, developing solutions to meet clearly defined goals.
  • Research and negotiate with vendors and third-party contractors to vet prospective projects, agree on timelines, establish agreements, and present multi-quote options and solutions to stakeholders.
  • Plan and execute plant layout, process flow, and machine capability improvements.
  • Utilize Design for Manufacturability (DFM) approach to ensure production lines are balanced and employee interactions are minimized.
  • Participate in cross-facility initiatives and expand network to determine company-wide best practices and improvement of business processes.
  • Identify and implement solutions for product yield loss reduction, step change increases in equipment availability and overall production line throughput focusing on disciplined management of change.
  • KPIs (ROI, Project Timeline and Budget Adherence, Cost-Take-Out $, Revenue Impacted $, OEE)
  • Identifies and leads subcontractors as needed
  • Forge relationships with business partners throughout the site and organization. Communicate well and clearly, taking the time to understand manufacturing processes. Lead project update meetings, ensuring key stakeholders are updated and engaged throughout the life cycle of a project.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering. Other disciplines may be considered with approval from hiring manager
  • Capable of travelling up to 35% travel
  • 10+ years of project management experience or project engineering experience
  • Consumer packaged goods, filling, or similar manufacturing environment
  • Capital Engineered Products Experience
  • Technical Troubleshooting, Solution Oriented
  • Equipment Specification and design
  • Experience utilizing AutoCAD or similar design software
  • Use of Smartsheet or other project management software experience
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio.
  • Packaging/Filling process and equipment knowledge is critical to be successful in this role
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated, high sense of urgency and results oriented
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Controls troubleshooting
  • Team oriented; willingness to embrace input and seek solutions from multiple functional areas and work in a collaborative environment.
  • Flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Positive, solution-based approach to all research issues.
  • Comfortable working with data to guide decision making through design of experiments
  • We are KIK
We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America's largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. We are known by our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span and Comet cleaning products, Clorox Pool&SpaTM (under license), BioGuard, and Natural Chemistry pool chemicals, and Prestone and Holts automotive performance chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America for store-brand ("private label") bleach and a leading private label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general purpose cleaning and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,500 employees drive our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of "One KIK" values - a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

A Career with KIK Offers:

KIK offers very competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

Thank you for your interest and consideration of a position with KIK Consumer Products.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

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