LATICRETE International · 1 day ago
Project Engineer
Bethany, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLATICRETE International is a global construction brand specializing in high-performance tile and stone installation systems. The Project Engineer will apply engineering techniques to design and improve production processes, manage capital projects, and provide ongoing operational support while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
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Responsibilities
Develop and administer the capital plan defining project initiatives based upon business/operational needs or opportunities
Lead the scope, cost and schedule development of capital projects and prepare justifications for expenditures with cost benefit analysis
Lead in preparing layout designs and equipment and facility specifications to meet the requirements of the process or desired improvement
Design, evaluate and select equipment and exchange information with vendors, suppliers and contractors to ensure accurate specifications, quotes and delivery schedules
Create and maintain timelines on projects to assure they are completed on schedule
Ensures the accurate and timely management of change to scope, schedule and cost for assigned projects
Ensures assigned project meet agreed to scope on schedule and within budget
Ensure all LATICRETE processes, equipment, buildings and facilities support systems are in compliance with or exceed all applicable Federal, State and local environmental, safety & health and OSHA regulations and building/construction codes and reporting requirements
Coordinate and direct installation of equipment and services with equipment suppliers, service contractors, operations and maintenance personnel
Support start-up of manufacturing processes and equipment including transitioning of responsibilities to Operations after project scope has been met
Ensure the accurate and timely processing of purchase orders, invoices, cost and expenditure accounting and tracking data and other financial records for Project Engineering activities
Develop work instructions and provide for the documented training of operators and maintenance personnel on all new and improved equipment and support systems implemented and assist in the design of preventive and corrective maintenance programs and spare parts inventories
Identify, develop and implement process improvement initiatives that reduce waste and non-value added activities
Manages Effectiveness (OEE); production efficiencies, yields and rates
Handles the most complex issues and problems and refers only the most difficult and complex issues to higher-level staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or Civil preferred
5+ years' experience in a process manufacturing environment
Plans, organizes and guides projects and team members
May be called to consult in other areas
Advanced Analytical / Problem-solving skills
Experience in the design, specification, acquisition, installation and start-up of new and improved industrial processes, equipment, buildings and support systems
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
Highly organized in project scheduling, executing responsibilities and prioritizing in a multitask environment
Self-starter, able to work alone with limited supervision
Team player - maintain positive, cooperative attitude with all employees of LATICRETE and all customers. Ability to build collaborative relationships
Computer skills: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Outlook, AutoCAD; Microsoft Projects
Must be able to travel 25-50% depending on business needs
Must pass pre-employment physical
Lift: Physical ability to lift and/or carry a minimum of 25 lbs. and occasionally as much as 65 lbs
Must be able to climb stairs (including open mesh) with varying degrees of pitch to elevations up to 150 ft
Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull 50 pounds
Stand: Must be able to stand 75% of the day
Sitting: Must be able to sit 25% of the day
Twisting/Bending: Must be able to twist/bend 50% of the day
Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling: Must be able to squat/climb/crawl 50% of the day
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Tuition reimbursement
13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
Flexible spending
Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
1 week paid plant shutdown between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays
Company
LATICRETE International
LATICRETE International is a construction company located in Bethany.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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2025-08-06
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