Project Engineer

Anchor Packaging, LLC the 8th largest plastic packaging thermoformer in North America.  We celebrated our 50 years in business in 2013 with a rich heritage of rapid growth, quality, and financial stability. At a time when the U.S. thermoforming industry is undergoing dramatic consolidation and isolated bankruptcies, our company remains a thriving, privately held entity with a strong balance sheet.  Anchor Packaging, LLC operates three production plants in NE Arkansas.  

Anchor does offer relocation assistance, excellent benefits, steady pay and secure employment.  Anchor has never experienced a lay-off or cutback.  

*** This is a Safety Sensitive Position under the Medicinal Marijuana Provisions of the State of Arkansas.***

Summary: Plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery in industrial plant by performing the following duties.

Scope:  All Arkansas facilities/operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.  

Works with manager, subordinates, peers, contractors and/or consultants to design and specify new or upgraded equipment, machinery, and/or facilities.  Will coordinate and use experience in the design and layout of small manufacturing facilities, including plant machinery and equipment details and design.

Prepare drawings and blueprints by using software design programs such as CADKEY and AUTOCAD and be able to read blue print drawings proficiently as it relate to plant machinery, equipment, and building interpretation.

Prepares bid sheets and/or Requests For Quotations. Works with the Director of Procurement and Director of Engineering to negotiate best pricing and contracts. Test newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.

Manage contractors or internal resources to complete the work on time and on budget.  Manage costs at all times to ensure approved limits are not exceeded. 

Work with Production to ensure both design and workmanship meet the users’ needs.  Generate PM lists and/or Maintenance Plans for new / upgraded equipment.

At Manager’s discretion, may be responsible for plant utilities including compressed air system, chilled water system, tower water system, electrical distribution system, and/or fire sprinkler system.

Tests and works with industrial electricity regularly – this may encompass and include power distribution; power types; power factor correction; and understanding of basic electricity and electronics.

Competencies:

Analyzes Data and Information - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.

Manages Projects - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

Services Customers - manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Communicates Effectively - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.  Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Team Player - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; collaborates with engineering team, production team, and management team.

Demonstrates Integrity and Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values.

Flexible and Adapts Well - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Displays Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Productivity Focused - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Safety and Security Minded - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Technically Astute - Characterizes and possesses the ability to demonstrate a particular skill or specialized knowledge of an applied art, mechanical, and/or science; demonstrates the ability to proficiently perform a practical or job-related skill.

Computer Proficiency – Microsoft applications; spreadsheet software; design software; project management software; manufacturing software; and other software necessary to perform functions of the job.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Education/Experience:

Four-year college or university technical degree and four to six years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Related certifications/licenses would be a plus.   Be familiar with basic OSHA requirements in an industrial setting as well as mechanical and electrical codes.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.   Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to generate instruction sheets/manuals as necessary at a level that is understandable by machine operators and maintenance personnel.   While no alternate language proficiency is required, the Engineering Manager must be able to converse in English and to work with vendors and other industry personnel from other countries that may have very strong accents or limited English proficiency. Ability to generate Capital Authorization Requests, including justifications.

Math Ability:

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis.

Reasoning Ability: 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have computer skills.

Negotiation Skills:

Ability and willingness to negotiate with vendors to arrive at the best possible pricing for goods and services.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

No supervisory duties.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.