Senior Project Engineer

3 weeks ago


Fort Madison, United States Axalta Full time
Job Description:

Senior Project Engineer - Process Engineering

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in three businesses: Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We have recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in collaborating with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Job Summary:

Reporting to our Engineering Manager, the Fort Madison Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operation of a wide variety of manufacturing equipment to meet resin production demand at the Fort Madison Site. This position will lead large capital project, drive continuous improvement programs, and be a hands-on mentor to the production engineers. The Senior Project Engineer will interface with technical, operations, maintenance, and leadership to promote a safe, productive, and continuously improving work environment while promoting a strong safety culture for the facility. The role will also take a lead on Capital project execution, support Process Hazard Assessments, conduct root cause failure assessments and collaborate with other Axalta Sites to ensure best-in-class processes.

What you'll do:
  • Implement and manage projects to meet established deadlines through multiple areas of manufacturing operations. Coordinate with purchasing, vendors, and contractors to ensure all necessary components are acquired and installed per project scope.
  • Provide day to day production support to troubleshoot production problems working closely with technical, operations, and maintenance.
  • Lead the site's continuous improvement program.
  • Identify the root cause of problems and work collaboratively to develop and implement solutions on a continuous basis.
  • Conduct formal technical mentorship for early-career engineers.
  • Support Process Hazard Analysis and other PSM reviews.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
What we're looking for:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 7+ years of chemical process engineering or relevant industry experience.
  • Strong safety background and experience in a chemical/PSM environment.
  • Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, piping and valve drawings or schematics.
  • Knowledge of industrial pumps, fluid transfer, and ASME standards.
  • Ability to understand problems from an operational perspective and produce a mutually acceptable result leading to improved quality and efficiency.
  • Knowledge of root cause problem solving techniques.
  • Sound communication, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to plan and prioritize work.
  • Willingness to mentor others and develop technical skills.
  • Green Belt Certification preferred.


Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful, and sustainable solutions. From light OEM vehicles, automotive refinish and commercial vehicles to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity, and enable the materials we coat to last longer. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, the 12,000 people of Axalta continue to find ways to serve our more than 120,000 customers in 130 countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and technology. For more information visit axaltacoatingsystems.com and follow us @axalta on twitter.

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

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