Manufacturing Plant Project Engineer

Company Overview:

VPI, based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, has been a catalyst of innovation and a leader in the flooring industry since its formation nearly 80 years ago. VPI invented static control tile and set the standards by which all other static control tiles are judged. Today, VPI has a full line of flooring products including industrial and static control tile, wall base, transition moldings, stair treads and accessories. Going forward, VPI continues to seek opportunities to diversify its product line, discover new uses for its wealth of technical expertise, display its ability to manufacture products with unequaled quality, consistency, and reliability, and recognize and support the efforts of its employees. VPI understands its strengths and is focused on them to secure a bright future for its customers, its employees, and for itself.

What we need:

VPI is looking for someone who will manage all aspects of assigned projects including scope definition, budgeting, capital expenditure management, scheduling, contractor coordination, equipment design and installation, commissioning, and documentation. Reports directly to the Engineering Manager and is responsible for leading all plant-level capital, facility, and manufacturing improvement projects from concept development through final implementation and project closeout. Projects will focus on improving safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and operator ease of use while supporting the overall business objectives of the manufacturing facility.

What you’ll do:

• Ensures manufacturing project engineering designs comply with codes, standards and regulations for Local, State and Federal Regulating Authorities along with Zurich.
• Provides technical engineering evaluation and verification for Steam, Natural Gas, Potable Water, Liquid Propane, Chilled Water and Compressed Air Systems to ensure compliance to National Engineering Standards.
• Provide engineered solutions and root cause analysis for complex manufacturing and support equipment issues for production facilities within Area of Responsibility.
• Manage all capital expenditures associated with assigned projects and maintain project costs within approved budgets.
• Develop project scopes, objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements to ensure successful execution of projects.
• Prioritizes multiple schedules and project deliverables through consensus building and cooperation.
• Engage with the Corporate Engineering group, and site maintenance team resources when applicable.
• Continuously analyze costs and develop cost reduction plans for capital improvements and maintenance projects; provide support to facility managers in the implementation of cost reduction initiatives as needed.
• Identifies resources required for assigned projects and prepares business justification for senior management approval.
• Develop and maintain complete project documentation, including equipment manuals, SOPs, training materials, electrical and mechanical drawings, spare parts lists, validation records, and project closeout documentation.
• Monitors and reports performance of the manufacturing project (capital improvement or maintenance) to ensure that all contractual, costs and schedule objectives are met.
• Provide project status updates, capital spending reports, and milestone reviews to plant leadership and key project stake holders.
• Identify and implement new technologies, equipment, and manufacturing methods that improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance.
• Performs other duties as required.

What you have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a related area; preferred to have three or more years supervisory experience.
• Prior experience in Project Management or Manager Engineering Services role preferable.
• Prior experience working with or supporting custom manufacturing equipment
• AutoCAD experience preferred

What you’re good at:

• Ability to use sound creative thinking to solve complex manufacturing problems.
• Ability to understand technical proposals and reports and make technical presentations to small groups.
• Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability for project results.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with employees, contractors, suppliers, and leadership teams.
• Effectively manages contractors, vendors, and external engineering resources.
• Leads cross-functional teams and effectively influences stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient using a PC and other department specific databases and/or systems and all assigned machinery and related equipment.
• Successfully manages multiple complex projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Applies practical engineering judgment and data-driven problem-solving techniques.
• Excellent human resource management skills to effectively lead and direct a diverse work group and achieve results through team efforts. Ability and desire to motivate, persuade, and direct the activities of others.

What else:

Ability to travel as needed for project milestones.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing/plant engineering: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,447 - $111,831