Day & Zimmermann · 1 day ago
Projects Engineer
Middletown, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $114K/yr
5+ years expAmerican Ordnance is a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, with over 70 years of experience. The Projects Engineer will lead the full lifecycle of equipment projects, ensuring they are completed on time and on budget, while coordinating with various engineering and project management teams.
CommunitiesInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for executing new capital projects and ensuring assigned projects are being completed on time and on budget. These projects will range from equipment. Upgrades and machine/cell designs to large capital improvement projects
Prepare scope of project, identification of equipment for sourcing, oversee installation, and construction of new projects and prepare capital estimates to obtain project approval
Developing equipment specifications and commissioning plans, ensuring that the equipment is safe and meets the needs of manufacturing. Develop processing parameters and operating instructions
Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and be a champion for automation throughout the plant
Supporting safety, environmental, and sustainability initiatives that keep both employees and the environment protected
Trouble shooting equipment and developing permanent solutions to address recurring issues
Manage multiple projects in various phases. Manage professional services, contractor, and construction resources
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)
Minimum 5 years of production and project related experience with automated processes for discreet manufacturing
Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant drivers license, which includes the gold or black star in the upper corner, indicating it is federally compliant
Must be US citizen with ability to obtain clearances
Excellent technical and engineering skills, written and verbal communication skills including leading group meetings/projects
Ability to manage multiple projects, effectively prioritize workload and be committed to continuous process improvement
Self-starter; willingness to be hands-on with projects and drive them from imagination to implementation
Desire to start-up new equipment/processes and train others to ensure process run properly
Government Secret Clearance may be required
Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery)
Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
Walking
Repetitive motion of any part of the body
Kneeling, crouching or crawling
Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)
Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object's size, shape, texture, etc.)
Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
Hearing
Talking
Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time
Ability to read complex documents in the English language
Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
Ability to write complex documents in the English language
Capacity to express thoughts orally
Expertise in: EXCEL, WORD, CADD (Revit/Bentley)
Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment
Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or worksite
Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)
Benefits
Medical/Rx
Dental and vision coverage
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks
Parental leave
Family leave
Other paid time off
Voluntary benefits
Discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members
Company
Day & Zimmermann
Day & Zimmermann specializes in construction & engineering, staffing, and defense solutions for corporations and governments.
10001+ employees
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SVP Finance and CFO
Michael Yoh
Executive Vice President
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