Hybrid Project Engineer bei IFS Coatings Inc

Description

About The Role

The Project Engineer is responsible for managing capital projects, supporting equipment installations, and working closely with Maintenance to resolve persistent and complex equipment issues. This role is ideal for a technically strong, hands-on individual with a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and cross-functional collaboration.

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Plan and execute capital improvement projects including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and implementation.
• Assist Maintenance with diagnosing difficult equipment issues involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process systems.
• Provide engineering support during critical breakdowns, recurring failures, or hard-to-diagnose performance issues.
• Manage installation and commissioning of new equipment: mixers, extruders, dust collection systems, chill rolls, and packaging lines.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Production, and Quality teams to ensure that projects and repairs meet safety, operational, and regulatory standards.
• Support development of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to increase uptime and reduce emergency repairs.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent solutions to recurring maintenance problems.
• Develop and maintain documentation including equipment manuals, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides.
• Oversee vendors and contractors during equipment installation, upgrades, and repairs.
• Ensure all projects comply with EH&S Standards, Including combustible dust management and confined space protocols

Requirements

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably in powder coatings, chemical processing, or batch production).
• Strong knowledge of powder processing equipment: extruders, grinders, mixers, classifiers, bonding equipment, and sieving systems.
• Proven experience leading capital projects from design through implementation.