Our Auburn Hills, MI customer is seeking (1) experienced Project Engineer (Flat Glass Engineering/Container Glass/Float Process) for direct hire. Reports to the Director of Float Process Engineering.
CANDIDATES: Please include your PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES with your Word-formatted resume submittal, and salary requirements. US (only) Relocation available for a strong candidate; no sponsorship.
Summary: Responsible for the design and installation of 1 or more of the following:
• Glass melting furnaces (large glass furnaces; 300-800 ton); gas-fired furnaces
• Batch House and Cullet Systems
• Tin Baths
• Annealing Lehrs
Responsibilities:
• Work with the Flat Glass Engineering Dept., Regional and Facility leaders/teams to develop project scopes, budgets and schedules
• Manage the scope, budget and schedule throughout the project and document, justify, and obtain approvals for significant changes
• Prepare RFQs, contractor analysis and selection, contract and contractor management as required
• Manage all aspects related to assigned portion of the projects
• Provide management with project status reports as needed
• Will effectively implement float glass productions to support business and innovation needs.
Requirements:
• Bachelors’ of Science Engineering Degree is required Ceramic (preferred), Chemical (considered) or Mechanical Engineering; (will not consider a Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology Degrees). Advanced technical degree / training: Ceramic, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering; not Civil.
• 5-10 years’ of Engineering experience is required in glass furnaces. Similar companies and/or competitors/suppliers in FLOAT are: Cardinal, PPG, AFG, and Pilkington; for CONTAINER: companies that make bottles, jars similar to Owens Illinois/OI in Toledo, OH. Doesn’t want Teco as that is a supplier they cannot pull from.
• Experience in float production capital projects and skilled in furnace (glass furnaces; 500-800 ton production), chimney, batch house, tin bath or annealing lehr designs and installation supervision.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision in a team environment
• Strong technical knowledge to design, specify, procure, install and commission systems
• Skilled to predict, recognize, and effectively solve problems and interferences
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written) within the department, regional, and global organizations. Fluent in English.
• Ability to drive results through influencing others without having direct authority
• Travel internationally when needed (likely 30%-40%), so needs valid Passport
CANDIDATES: Please include your PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES with your Word-formatted resume submittal, and salary requirements. US (only) Relocation available for a strong candidate; no sponsorship.
Summary: Responsible for the design and installation of 1 or more of the following:
• Glass melting furnaces (large glass furnaces; 300-800 ton); gas-fired furnaces
• Batch House and Cullet Systems
• Tin Baths
• Annealing Lehrs
Responsibilities:
• Work with the Flat Glass Engineering Dept., Regional and Facility leaders/teams to develop project scopes, budgets and schedules
• Manage the scope, budget and schedule throughout the project and document, justify, and obtain approvals for significant changes
• Prepare RFQs, contractor analysis and selection, contract and contractor management as required
• Manage all aspects related to assigned portion of the projects
• Provide management with project status reports as needed
• Will effectively implement float glass productions to support business and innovation needs.
Requirements:
• Bachelors’ of Science Engineering Degree is required Ceramic (preferred), Chemical (considered) or Mechanical Engineering; (will not consider a Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology Degrees). Advanced technical degree / training: Ceramic, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering; not Civil.
• 5-10 years’ of Engineering experience is required in glass furnaces. Similar companies and/or competitors/suppliers in FLOAT are: Cardinal, PPG, AFG, and Pilkington; for CONTAINER: companies that make bottles, jars similar to Owens Illinois/OI in Toledo, OH. Doesn’t want Teco as that is a supplier they cannot pull from.
• Experience in float production capital projects and skilled in furnace (glass furnaces; 500-800 ton production), chimney, batch house, tin bath or annealing lehr designs and installation supervision.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision in a team environment
• Strong technical knowledge to design, specify, procure, install and commission systems
• Skilled to predict, recognize, and effectively solve problems and interferences
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written) within the department, regional, and global organizations. Fluent in English.
• Ability to drive results through influencing others without having direct authority
• Travel internationally when needed (likely 30%-40%), so needs valid Passport