Daikin America, Inc · 1 day ago
Project Engineer
Decatur, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $107K/yr
3+ years expDaikin America, Inc is focused on improving plant performance through various engineering projects. The Project Engineer will design, plan, coordinate, and administer capital projects to enhance operations, reduce costs, and ensure safety and environmental compliance.
Manufacturing
Hiring Manager
Sonya James
Responsibilities
Prompt, regular, and dependable attendance is an essential function of this job
Design or approve designs by outside personnel for expansions or modifications to existing equipment, facilities, etc., throughout the plant
Coordinate construction activity on plant site
Participate in Process Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations personnel to solve daily problems in areas of I&E, Mechanical, structural and process
Write detailed job scopes to obtain and evaluate bids from outside contractors on project implementation and equipment procurement
Monitor costs of projects and provide construction management of same
Prepare estimates and Return of Investment (ROI) for plant expansion projects and modifications
Monitor and Control SHES, Costs, Schedule, and Quality of active projects
Review and recommend approval of proposals assigned, ensuring efficient production methods, flow of work, and use of space
Follow completed projects to ensure that anticipated benefits are achieved
Evaluate the effectiveness of facilities for projected manufacturing schedules, ensuring that dependable cost estimates are prepared to guide management in evaluating alternative proposals
Participate in the development of long-range plans for major layout changes, incorporation of new processes, selection of equipment, and other related matters
Ability to quickly realize project schedule delays and develop countermeasures. Institute meaningful cost reduction as assigned
Recommend and specify materials of construction and/or equipment when desirable
Prepare periodic reports or other data for presentation to plant management indicating record of achievement on established goals and recommended improvements
Ensure the maintenance of various engineering records and prepare reports to measure the effectiveness of existing facilities and methods for current and projected manufacturing schedules
Ensure that staff proposals include factors such as efficiency, dependability, quality, and safety
Recommend proper use of machines, tools, and equipment; appraise technological developments; investigate feasibility of new equipment and techniques; prepare dependable cost estimates for changes in manufacturing methods
Maintain knowledge and understanding of site specific SHES information to ensure effective application to each project
Participate in the development of new or improved products; recommend and specify new materials and/or equipment and design the process flow
Periodically examine unit processes for updating techniques, quality, and overall efficiency
Supervise and participate in the design and development of machinery equipment, jigs, and fixtures for all areas of the plant site
Recommend capital expenditures to management for approval
Ensure that all projects and designs of equipment comply with applicable laws and regulations issued by OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
Work very closely with the Daikin Industries to implement projects for the plant
Participate in setting goals and objectives for the department
Coordinate construction activities with the affected areas of the facility
Interface with other engineers, managers, in group meetings as required
Develop and maintain good working relationships with all other departments to ensure effective execution of equipment and building modification as well as new equipment and new facility installation
Participate in making suggestions for design changes to equipment, fixtures, and facilities
Provide continuous and effective communication with all affected areas and management on project status
Participate in implementing preventive and predictive maintenance systems
Participate with other team members in developing adequate spare parts list for stockroom inventory
Recommend spare parts for all newly installed equipment based on manufacturers guidelines
Ensure effective turnover of required engineering documentation at the end of each capital project
Support the update and control of PSM related engineering documentation
Ensure code compliant construction and modifications (ASME, API, NFPA, NEC, etc.)
Additional assignments as deemed necessary by management
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil)
Minimum of 3 years of project engineering experience in a manufacturing environment or relevant engineering experience at Daikin Facilities or 5 years of leading engineering improvements in a chemical plant
Preferred
Strong people skills desirable
Ability to participate in a team environment
Company
Daikin America, Inc
Daikin America is a chemicals firm that manufactures fluoropolymers, fluoroelastomers, fluorochemicals, and fluorocoatings.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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