First Quality · 14 hours ago
Project Engineer
Lock Haven, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expFirst Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business into a large group of companies producing high-quality personal care and household products. The Project Engineer will be responsible for managing capital and expense projects to improve efficiencies and quality in the manufacturing operation, working closely with operations and maintenance teams.
ConsumerHealth CareInformation ServicesManufacturingRetail
Hiring Manager
Jennifer Smith
Responsibilities
Utilizes project management skills to prepare scopes, budgets, schedules, manage contractors and coordinate multiple disciplines to execute projects
Installs, starts up, and validates new equipment to ensure it meets project success criteria. This includes creation and execution of detailed Factory Acceptance Test plans
Responsible for executing machine design changes or additions to lower costs and/or improve quality while ensuring customer requirements are met
Ensures system and equipment documents are updated and uploaded in the document control system
Interacts with representatives from a variety of functional groups, including Process Engineers, Maintenance, Operations, Planning, Procurement Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and contractors
Ability to identify machine, material and/or process improvements and implementation solutions
In conjunction with Operations, track root causes of problems, participates in risk analysis and evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions
Exhibit strong core leadership skills: accountability, credibility and trust
Promote an action-oriented safety culture embracing safety as a core value, instilling, and exemplifying a safety mindset for all team members resulting in an incident free workplace
Individual must be self-motivated, able to work to complete multiple assigned tasks in short time frames and work well with others under time pressures
Must follow written procedures and guidelines; possess good verbal and written communication skills
Qualification
Required
3 years experience in a manufacturing environment
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Controls Engineering or related technical field, strongly preferred
Project engineering experience managing projects and contractors
Exceptional analytical problem solving, equipment, vendor management skills, and strong computer skills
Must be able to use technical drawings, machine schematics, and manuals in daily work
Exhibit strong core leadership skills – accountability, credibility, trust
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Attention to detail required
Proficient with AutoCAD or Autodesk programs and 3D Inventor, a plus
Proven experience managing $50K-$1.0M dollar projects, including budgetary responsibilities
Benefits
Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
...and more!
Company
First Quality
Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Janiak
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-10-07
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