Project Engineer

As a global leader with a strong reputation for manufacturing quality silicone materials, Shin-Etsu’s footprint in Northeast Ohio continues to expand. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, team-oriented group. Shin-Etsu offers a unique company culture centered on mutual respect and integrity where employees are highly valued. Safety and quality come first in everything we do, while doing the right thing is an everyday expectation.

Job Summary: The Project Engineer is responsible for the coordination and management of projects throughout SESA’s plants and buildings.

Duties & Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Manage all projects within the Engineering and Maintenance Department.
• Conduct regular meetings with contractors to ensure clarification and meet specific requirements in a timely manner.
• Maintain capital budgets and make adjustments according to needs as they arise.
• Track performance and analyze the completion of key goals.
• Document and report project progress to stakeholders and clients.
• Develop and implement site processes to ensure that maintenance and project work across the site are conducted in a safe, responsible, and environmentally sound manner in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with the Engineering & Maintenance Manager and operations to monitor operation of plant equipment and systems to ensure conformance with operational standards.
• Communicate directly with the operations departments in planning maintenance and engineering projects.
• Act as the Reliability Engineer working closely with the operations team to develop plans to eliminate or reduce the losses through root cause analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an engineering role required.
• Project engineering experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with chemical process control systems (DCS or PLC) preferred.
• Familiarity with Process Safety Management preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate (verbal and written) effectively.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Possess strong organization and implementation skills.
• Capable of proactive approach to identify and eliminate potential problem areas.
• Ability to take direction and to carry out instructions from the manager in an orderly and efficient manner.
• Ability to lead others on projects that are not direct subordinates.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Ability to manage time in an efficient and effective manner.

Work Environment:

• This position operates primarily in a professional office environment.
• The role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and walking around the buildings and manufacturing plants.

Benefits

• Traditional benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, 10-paid holidays, vacation and personal time off, competitive salary.
• Additional benefits include: Job stability and security, excellent growth opportunities, a safe and clean work environment, flexible work hours, an exceptional company culture.