Project Engineer

Description:

The Project Engineer develops, designs, and implements capital or expense equipment projects through new equipment design and installation or modification of existing equipment.  Provides technical analysis and resolution of engineering problems.  The Project Engineer will provide engineering support to the engineering staff and manufacturing operations relative to new equipment, processes, equipment upgrades and / or improvements, and other engineering needs as they arise.  The Project Engineer provides guidance to production supervision and operating personnel pertaining to equipment support, troubleshooting and optimization.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and Mativ Guiding Principles, policies and procedures.
• Identifies major equipment needs, makes recommendations and prepares suitable appropriation requests, including financial justifications when applicable.
• Obtains quotes, estimates or bids for purchased equipment, fabricated and purchased components, technical services, construction, installation and other purchased products or services needed in the execution of an assigned project through a RFQ process.
• Project management within time and budget guidelines including communication of project status, costs, deadlines, specifications, procurement, installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, training and documentation.
• Generate designs and drawings in AutoCAD and/or Solidworks for the layout, components, tooling mechanical, facility layout, electrical, fluid power, piping and additional disciplines required on the project.
• Serve as engineering support and a technical resource to the location teams to ensure smooth, efficient machine operation.
• Recommends modification or replacement of equipment to ensure greater continuity of operation for maximum economy of operations with lower unit cost of maintenance activity.
• Stays informed concerning new research and design methodology and investigates their potential applications.
• Designs and implements cost-effective equipment modifications to improve safety, reliability and efficiency
• Travel < 10%
• Additional duties as assigned

qualifications:

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering field, preferably mechanical engineering plus 5+ years of engineering and project management experience in a manufacturing environment or a combination of education and experience.  Experience in a resin web converting operation is preferred.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work in team environment leading teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills including presentation skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Effective prioritization and time management skills
• Advanced Computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD and Solidworks experience
• Experience with PLC’s (programmable logic controllers)
• Project management experience
• Vendor negotiation skills
• Machine and tooling design experience

What we offer

As a Mativ employee, you’ll have access to a variety of benefit programs designed to help you no matter your stage of life.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
• Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company makes material impacts on the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We man