Project Engineer

3 weeks ago


Reading, United States AkzoNobel Full time
About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

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Job Purpose

As a Project Engineer at AkzoNobel, you will lead large-scale projects and initiatives critical to our manufacturing operations. You will manage all stages of these projects to meet production, quality, health/safety/environmental, and cost targets. This role involves designing, commissioning, and optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless handover to our operations team. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver efficient and safe processes, adhering to AkzoNobel's Project Management and Lean Manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Initiation and Planning:
•Develop needs and business cases.
•Review project proposals and plans with management.
•Lead project charter refinement, work scope creation, and cost estimation.

Project Execution:
•Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for major equipment.
•Define and implement commissioning and startup plans.
•Participate in design reviews, PHA's, MOC's, and PSSR's.
•Oversee mechanical and electrical system commissioning and integration.

Maintenance and Documentation:
•Develop maintenance plans and equipment strategies.
•Ensure comprehensive documentation and proper digital filing.
•Lead the handoff process and provide ongoing operational support.

Safety and Compliance:
•Act as a safety ambassador, promoting Process Safety Management.
•Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, OSHA PSM, and other safety standards.

Level of Autonomy
•Make key decisions and provide project direction.
•Interface with all organizational levels to ensure stakeholder buy-in.
•Operate with minimal to moderate guidance from the Engineering Manager.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:
•Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant field.
•5-7 years of project management experience.
•3-5 years of manufacturing support in a paint/coating or chemical factory.
•Strong aptitude for Automation & Controls.

Technical Skills:
•Experience with process equipment such as extruders, mills, mixers, and utilities.
•Proficiency with PLC, Process Control, or Logic Control Systems.
•ISO 9001 experience.
•Six Sigma and Lean experience (preferred).
•Familiarity with safe work permits (PTW) and management of change (MOC).

Soft Skills:
•Excellent teamwork and organizational skills.
•Strong decision-making and leadership abilities.
•Ability to motivate and guide teams.
•Analytical and problem-solving proficiency.
•Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.

Physical Requirements:
•Ability to sit, stand, walk, and climb in a manufacturing environment while wearing PPE.

Rewards/Benefits

What We Offer:

Salary range for this role is: $95,000 to $105,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Benefits beginning Day 1
401K retirement savings with 6% company match
Annual bonus 5% Short Term Incentive
Medical insurance with HSA
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Career growth opportunities
Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks
Employee referral bonus

Join AkzoNobel and be part of our journey to excellence in manufacturing and innovation.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 42727

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