Mitsubishichemicalgroup

Manufacturing Engineer

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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Company:

MYTEX Polymers US Corp

Job Description:

Project Management (Primary Focus):

Lead and manage capital, engineering, and process improvement projects from initiation through closeout, owning scope, schedule, budget, and risk
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, Gantt schedules, milestones, and critical-path tracking across multiple concurrent projects
Reviews and validates engineering designs, drawings, and deliverables to ensure they match project specifications and complies with all applicable NFPA Codes along with local, state, and federal regulations.
Establish project governance including charters, RACI assignments, stage-gate reviews, and regular status reporting to plant and corporate leadership
Coordinate cross-functional resources across engineering, maintenance, production, quality, procurement, EHS, and outside contractors
Manage project budgets, forecasts, and variance reporting; control change orders, contingency, and scope creep
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; escalate issues early with clear options and recommendations
Drive on-time, on-budget delivery and successful commissioning, startup, and handover to operations

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Capital (CAPEX) Project Leadership:

Own the development of capital project business cases from concept through approval, including ROI, payback period, NPV, and total cost of ownership (TCO)
Prepare approval-ready capital appropriation packages aligned with corporate governance and PCBG CAPEX approval requirements
Quantify benefits such as capacity expansion, uptime improvement, labor reduction, energy savings, quality improvement, and safety risk mitigation
Lead equipment specification, RFQ and bid package development, technical bid evaluation, and vendor selection
Manage equipment procurement, installation, qualification, and validation through to production release
Track capital spend against authorization and manage contractor and vendor performance to scope and schedule

Process Improvement and Continuous Improvement:

Lead process improvement initiatives across compounding, extrusion, and material handling to improve throughput, yield, and cost
Apply structured problem-solving and Lean / Six Sigma methods (RCA, DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S, SMED) to eliminate waste and reduce variation
Analyze process and production data to identify bottlenecks, downtime drivers, and improvement opportunities
Develop and implement standardized work, process controls, and capability improvements (Cp/Cpk)
Partner with Quality to support APQP/PPAP, control plans, and corrective action for process-related issues
Establish and track KPIs for productivity, OEE, scrap reduction, and project benefit realization

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering:

Provide hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering support for plant equipment, systems, and capital installations
Develop and review mechanical designs, P&IDs, electrical schematics, control narratives, and equipment specifications
Support troubleshooting and reliability of mechanical systems (drives, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics) and electrical systems (motors, VFDs, PLC/control systems, power distribution)
Ensure designs and installations meet applicable codes and standards (NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 79, OSHA, machine safeguarding)
Coordinate integration of new and modified equipment with existing utilities, controls, and automation
Maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and change control

Leadership and Collaboration:

Provide technical leadership and escalation support to production, maintenance, and quality teams
Coach and mentor engineers, supervisors, and technicians in project management and structured problem-solving
Communicate project status, risks, and results clearly to plant leadership and corporate stakeholders
Comply with all applicable customer, safety, ISO/IATF 16949 QMS, and ISO 14001 EMS requirements.
Perform any other duties as assigned.

This position involves working in an office and manufacturing environment.

Potential domestic travel: up to 25%

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related engineering discipline)
Experience: 3+ years of engineering and project management experience in a manufacturing or plant environment.
Preferred experience managing capital (CAPEX) projects from financial justification through commissioning and startup
Demonstrated process improvement results using Lean / Six Sigma methods
Hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and design experience
Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred; Lean / Six Sigma certification preferred
Proficiency with project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project) and familiarity with an ERP system, preferably SAP
Strong understanding of the plastics / polymer compounding industry preferred.

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