Senior Projects Engineer

Job Description

Building a great career never tasted so good! We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Senior Projects Engineer position, joining our Nottingham, PA team!

• SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday approximately 45+ hours a week
• BENEFITS: This position is full-time benefit eligible, elective benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance.
  • Everside Health Clinic - a premier on-site healthcare provider located at our Nottingham, PA facility.
  • Opportunity to contribute to a 401k, with a company match.
  • Paid vacation, holiday and sick time.
  • Paid Employee referral program.

Summary: This role is responsible for leading and performing engineering projects with a primary focus on manufacturing, automation, equipment/process engineering, and continuous improvement which may include equipment redesign.

Key Responsibilities

Project Administration & Implementation

• Plans and leads implementations across the organization on operational mechanical maintenance projects on time and at or below budget for current and new product introductions.
• Supports the specification, evaluation, acquisition, installation and qualification of equipment.
• Manages tasks such as updating, maintaining, and communicating project plans, progress reports, and status updates.
• Collaborates with electrical engineers, PLC technicians, maintenance, and others in integrating mechanical and electronic hardware for electromechanical product designs.
• Prepares and submits environmental reports under the direction of the Plant Engineer for air, water, hazardous waste, and waste treatment that meet policy guidelines for federal, state, and local standards.
• Collaborates with plant management to utilize equipment to improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques and a Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

Project Analysis

• Assesses problem situations to identify root causes, gathers and processes relevant information, and makes recommendations and/or resolves the problem.
• Performs calculations and/or uses computer analysis software to develop, analyze, and refine product models and design concepts.
• Determines the specification, acquisition, installation, and qualification of equipment needed to meet manufacturing and production goals.
• Evaluates operating metrics and supports development of new features and mechatronic systems.

Communications

• Effectively communicates major milestones (written or oral), priorities, bottlenecks, and other major problems across audiences at all levels of the organization.
• Collaborates and communicates with project team members cross-functionally and across the organization in support of a variety of objectives throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Engages supervisors/maintenance staff and others to identify problems, malfunctions, or to propose solutions.
• Confers with management and staff regarding safety procedures, equipment, and supplies.
• Partners with contractors to complete a variety of projects.

Project Design

• Uses basic knowledge of control systems for the applied design, operation, or troubleshooting of electro-mechanical systems.
• Translates concepts and information into images for manufacturing equipment projects.
• Solicits feedback from a variety of departments to modify designs, ensuring that established efficiency and safety targets are met.
• Recommends production/processing equipment or fixtures based on the organizational needs.
• Assists in reducing costs through re-engineering product/material redesign.
• Plans and develops facility expansion strategies and layouts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years related experience in a Manufacturing or Food Production environment.
• Microsoft Office 365 Suite intermediate experience required; advanced skills preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma green belt certification, not required at hire.
• Must be willing to travel 25% of time to complete projects at other company plants/locations.
• Working knowledge of project-based work structures and capturing documentation.
• Written communication skills to accurately create, maintain, and distribute dashboards, project timelines, and status reports.
• Ability to use statics, dynamics (or applied mechanics), strength of materials, engineering materials, engineering standards, and manufacturing processes to aid in the characterization, analysis, and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical systems.
• Proficient time management skills to concentrate efforts on most important priorities and manage a broad range of activities.
• Solid communication skills to effectively work with a broad spectrum of project team members to document issues, identify barriers, and recommend suggested improvements.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of AutoDesk 2D and 3D CAD software and MS Project.
• Uses differential and integral calculus to characterize the static and dynamic performance of electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience leading and directing the work of others, both direct and indirect reports.
• Performs other special projects/tasks assigned by management.
• Participates in continuous improvement or problem-solving activities.
• Assists in the development and upkeep of Preventative Maintenance System.
• Self-starter attitude and ownership mentality for projects.
• Willingness to continuously learn and expand responsibilities.

Physical requirements and work environment:

• Performs work required for this position in an office and manufacturing environment with often changes in temperature and overall environment (hot, cold, humid, etc).
• Remains sedentary for moderate to extended periods of time.
• Required to use a computer monitor, keyboard, and mouse for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities

Any questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at 610-932-6500 or recruitment@herrs.com.