PROJECT ENGINEER

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Project Engineer will support the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects across cross-functional teams for the automation and optimization of the manufacture of plastic sheets, food-related bags, mailer bags, and other plastic bags. This role involves technical coordination, schedule tracking, documentation, and stakeholder communication to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering or project-related experience
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, project coordination, and technical documentation
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or similar)
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and multicultural environment
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Automate the operation process of the extrusion winders.
• Upgrade the control interfaces for Alpine and Kiefel extrusion machines.
• Design and implement programmable logic controller and human-machine interface to automate and optimize the intake bubble control system.
• Design and implement a real-time production monitoring system by deploying sensor networks and data acquisition tools across critical equipment.
• Spearhead the development of a total production management system which includes a centralized database for key mechanical and electrical parts along with a digital tracking platform for maintenance activities and equipment status.
• Coordinate with foreign subsidiary to resolve all technical problems encountered.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing engineering projects from initiation through completion
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and technical documentation
• Coordinate with design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and change requests
• Track project risks, issues, and mitigation plans
• Support procurement, vendor coordination, and contractor oversight
• Ensure compliance with company standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements
• Prepare regular project status reports and present updates to stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lessons-learned documentation

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• Inside manufacturing environmental conditions protected from weather conditions not necessarily temperature conditions.
• May be subject to extreme cold, temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• May be subject to extreme heat, temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• Subject to noise causing reason to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.

Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.