Project Engineer

BENEFITS:  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Bonus Eligible

AHF Products has a job opportunity for a Project Engineer to be in Kankakee, IL.

$77,030 - $110,000 exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Reporting to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager, the Project Engineer will play a crucial role in providing technical services including process improvement work, cost reduction activities and project management.

Minimum travel may be required.

JOB DUTIES:


* Project Engineer will design, develop and test the manufacture and installation of Mechanical equipment, components and systems


* Provide technical support, oversight, and leadership for all areas of engineering projects including safety, schedule, cost and performance


* Focus on process improvement work, daily process support, cost reduction activities, and project management


* Prepare and analyze technical drawings and specifications to ensure installations and operations conform to customer requirements


* Coordinate manufacturing, installation, maintenance and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements


* Plan, develop and maintain overall project schedule and cost in accordance with company standards and policies


* Identify and develop projects involving building maintenance, repairs and improvements including equipment related to compressed air systems, HVAC systems, energy systems, electrical systems and process water systems


* Lead the design, installation and commissioning of plant facilities, plant utilities and associated control systems


* Use Lean and Six sigma fundamentals, collaborate with the operations team to troubleshoot any processing issues that may arise during normal day to day operations


* Actively participate in incident investigations and risk assessments


* Ensure compliance with all standards and customer requirements, including OSHA Guidelines

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:


* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferable Mechanical


* 3-5 years of experience in a continuous manufacturing environment


* Background in managing capital improvement projects, including developing requests and schedules, handling vendor selection, and managing the project from start to finish.


* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multi-tasking


* Personal experience in Lean and Six Sigma fundamentals with an emphasis on root cause analysis


* AutoCAD experience or other drawing technologies for design work


* Schedule flexibility needed with occasional weekends and holidays for project work



* Proficiency in Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:


* Push, pull, carry and lift 20 - 50lbs  



* Walking, stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and repetitive movements  



* Talk, hear, read, write and comprehend English  



* Must be able to work in a non-temperature-controlled...