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CAPITAL PROJECTS ENGINEER – LCN, Princeton, IL
Location: Princeton – LCN, Minor Travel, Minimum Remote Work
Degree: Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mfg, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil)
Target Salary: $85-$110K
What You Will Do:
· Report to the Capital Projects Manager, who is responsible for managing the site’s Capital budget
· Manage several large-scale capital projects at one time in accordance with the site’s Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
· Coordinate the work activities for multiple functions to ensure project success
· Collaborate with all levels of the organization and support the teams of your peers (Process Engineers, Quality Engineers, Operational Excellence, Controls Engineers, Maintenance personnel, etc.)
· Design manufacturing processes, equipment, and integrated solutions while understanding and working through production impacts upon implementation
· Manage project financials including budget generation, spend forecasts, ROI evaluations, etc..
· Partner heavily with maintenance personnel and contractors to facilitate equipment installation & commissioning
· Ensure all requirements & deliverables defined within scoping documents and equipment agreements are met on-time & under budget
· Assess new opportunities for benefits and coordinate with the management on placement in the LRP (Long Range Plan)
· Responsible for all aspects of the project lifecycle: planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery.
· Tracks progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and prepares reports to senior management.
· Partner with Quality Engineers & Technicians to execute Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for new equipment.
· Establish robust equipment maintenance schedules & procedures to ensure machine longevity in alignment with plant Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) initiatives.
· Assists with the selection, negotiation, and managing of all activities regarding external consultants or vendors.
· Partner with the Corporate Purchasing team to draft effective contracts with suppliers to protect the business
· Prepares and presents capital requests for new projects
· Track progress of existing / completed projects to ensure deliverables are met
· Present progress updates to Plant and Corporate leadership
What You Need to Succeed:
· Performs work under general supervision.
· Collaborate well with all levels of the organization.
· Possess both project management & project engineering skillsets.
· Handle moderately complex issues and problems.
· Possess solid working knowledge of project planning, management, and execution.
· Knowledge of PTC Creo and execution from design through fabrication, whether sourced or fabricated in-house
· Competent design of physical plant layouts and proficiency with AutoCAD
· Willingness to travel based on project needs and vendor locations, primary location is on-site at LCN
· Requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant & demonstrated experience.
· Competencies:
o Ability to work as part of a team
o Excellent oral and written communication skills
o Ability to build collaborative relationships
o Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills
o Project scheduling skills
o Ability to foster teamwork with no command directives or direct employee oversight
o Project management skills
o Highly organized & detail oriented
Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:
· You are seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
· You value personal well-being and balance, because we do too!
· You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
· You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
What You’ll Get from Us:
· Immediate health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”
· Wellness incentives, such as up to $1000 HSA contributions depending upon participation.
· A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
· Generous vacation and sick time, accrued through the year.
· Tuition Reimbursement opportunities
· Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
Employment Type: full time, salaried
Apply Today!
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