Senior Project Engineer

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Position Purpose

The Sr Project Engineer will develop, seek approvals, and execute complex capital engineering projects in support of CHEP USA plant operations business objectives. This role will lead key transformational initiatives in support of longer-term automation strategies.

Major/Key Accountabilities

• Lead Transformational initiatives by developing strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams and external suppliers in alignment with longer terms goals to achieve a touchless pallet processing operation.
• Lead & Develop Continuous Improvement Equipment Strategies focused on MTBF and processing throughput improvements
• Lead the refinement and complete due diligence for New Initiatives and concepts that may be ambiguous in nature
• Holistic program management to bring new ideas/concepts to manufacturing with sustained operability
• Collaborate with Operations, Health & Safety, and Quality teams to develop, seek approval, and successfully implement Capital Equipment Projects in accordance with established schedule, cost, and performance standards. 
• Development of CapEx documents to include cost estimates and project justification.
• Manage activities associated with capital project execution to include equipment layout and scope development, requests for quote, purchase order generation, contractor selection, on-site supervision during the installation and start-up of equipment, and proper tagging and accounting of new equipment, while using PMI standard Project Controls
• Ensure that all necessary safe work practices are adhered to by both CHEP and contractor personnel, and all applicable local municipality construction permitting and environmental requirements are met. 
• Effective and timely communications to Key Stakeholders beginning with project development and approval, through final commissioning and qualification.
• Utilization of the FAT, CQV, and Vertical Startup Processes with Suppliers and Operations teams, to ensure successful, timely project completion
• Coordinate training of on-site personnel as needed for system operation and maintenance.  Ensure proper handoff of completed projects to include as-built drawings, maintenance and operations manuals, and spare parts lists.
• Using fiduciary controls, manage capital budgets, and accurately forecast monthly spending
• Lead critical reviews of equipment design, by analyzing data, seeking to improve MTBF, increase efficiency/productivity, and highlight cost savings opportunities
• Lead Supplier Development and Continuous Improvement
• Identifying and closing gaps in people, processes, and design

Measures

• Project Engineer is mutually responsible for supporting the Supply Chain Team in achieving business objectives through Capital Equipment deployment. 

Key metrics:

• Achievement of Supply Chain Capital Project Initiatives
• Customer satisfaction, implementation timing, within budget
• CQV Vertical Startup achievement meeting key KPIs

Authority/ Decision Making

• Managing individual capital projects with budgets up to $10M
• Purchasing Recommendations
• Resolving Customer/Operations problems through root cause analysis
• Working autonomously
• Performance Review, Promotional Recommendations

Key contacts

Internal: Plant Operations Reps, Managers, Directors, Planning, Logistics, Finance, Engineering

External: Equipment suppliers, Plant/Service Center Management Groups

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Related Technical Field
• Capital Equipment Project Management

Desirable Qualifications:

• Lean
• PMI Certification

Experience:

• 5-10 years project engineering and/or related project management experience
• Leading Continuous Improvement Equipment Design Initiatives
• Operations and/or Supply Chain experience, supporting production
• Effective Communication and Collaboration with multiple levels within the organization
• Material handling and automation experience, conveyance, robotics

Skills and Knowledge

• Effective Communicator
• Demonstrates effective collaboration and teamwork
• Familiar with project management methods and tools such as MS Project
• Familiar with basic industrial electrical wiring, process piping, and machine guarding principles
• Familiarity with conveyor systems, material handling robotics a plus
• Working knowledge of the use of AutoCAD
• Familiar with capital project justification methods (ROI, IRR, NPV)
• Basic financial management skills with a focus on capital expenditure

Languages

Essential: English

Desirable: Spanish

Remote Type

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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