What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at NPAA?
Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) offers employees a generous earned bonus structure including monthly hourly attendance bonuses, merit increases and annual bonus incentive plan. Employees receive 11 paid holidays per year, earn paid time off, can enroll in comprehensive health and welfare plans and a 401K plan with an exceptional company match.
We provide employee recognition programs, tuition reimbursement and much more. When you join our team, you are part of our NPAA family. We hold several events throughout the year for our employees to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Come join a great team!
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position plans, directs, and coordinates engineering projects in industrial plant environment from conception through start up.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Position oversees the design, construction and commissioning of new projects related to New Manufacturing Processes,
Improvement of Existing Processes, Facility Support/Infrastructure Systems.
• Prepares designs and layouts for review
• Prepares specifications for bids, evaluates bids, and make recommendations
• Provides technical assistance on problems in maintenance areas
• Estimates labor and material requirements for engineering construction projects
• Designs electrical and mechanical systems and sub-systems
• Monitors and adheres to recommended safety requirements
• Regular contact with others outside the work group
• Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project
• Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand customer perceptions
• Keeps abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise
• Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities
Position also provides general technical support to the business by participating in process studies and various
Operations improvement teams.
• Project management functions include:
• Project Definition – Problem evaluation, goal deliberation, scope development. 25%.
• Project Preparation – Engineering design, estimating/budgeting, scheduling, bid package preparation. 25%.
• Project Execution – Construction supervision, personnel training, commissioning, start-up. 35%.
• General Technical Support to the Business – Maintenance support, Process studies, Operations improvement
teams, mentoring of Process Engineers, etc. 15%.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical).
• 3-5 years experience working in an engineering or operations capacity at a chemical manufacturing
facility.
• Previous experience managing capital projects & supervising outside contractors a plus. Previous
knowledge of paint & coatings processes also advantageous.
• Knowledge of building codes and construction techniques
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex
Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.