This individual will manage the design, implementation, and optimization of new equipment, facilities, expansions, etc. and provide technical support to all US SOPREMA Group manufacturing sites.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

· Liaison between Canadian Industrial team and the USA Industrial team.

· Develop capital (CAPEX) financial justifications (ROI) for improvements in Asphalt Roofing USA Plants.

· Develop scope and timelines for capital improvement (CAPEX) projects.

· Identify and develop external suppliers, partners, contractors to support projects.

· Manage cost and ensure projects are completed within time and budget parameters.

· Develop and oversee drawings and or design of equipment and systems.

· Support startup of new equipment and ensure it meets project parameters.

· Research and identify new processes or improvement opportunities.

· Share best practices between Plants regarding equipment and suppliers and processes.

· Create and manage project approval documentation.

· Manage installation and startup of new equipment and ensure it meets project parameters.

· Manage project changes with key stakeholders.

· Actively participate in start-up, training and support of new equipment.

· Develop and present project status reports and updates.

· Work to meet all project goals and objectives.

· Other responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Education, training, and/or qualifications necessary to meet desired outcomes of position.

o Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5 plus years of experience designing and developing manufacturing equipment and systems.

o Knowledge and experience utilizing CAD.

o High mechanical aptitude.

o Machine automation knowledge.

· Licenses/certifications required of this job and method used to obtain this credentialing or other types of training.

o Valid Drivers License and good driving history.

o Valid passport.

· Specific skills required to reach desired results of position.

o Mechanical Engineering skills such as thermal dynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics and strengths of materials.

o Knowledge of ROI processes.

o Knowledge of pumps, valves, flow controls and vessel design

o Working software knowledge of CAD systems,

o Knowledge PLC controls and automation

o Microsoft Office applications.

o Effective oral and written presentation skills.

o Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

o Ability to multi-task and drive change.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Demands:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee might be required to travel by car, train, or plane.

· The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk.

· Employee will travel approximately 30% of the time within the SOPREMA Group plants and infrequent international meetings to engage in project engineering activities.

· Will often work in an industrial environment which might contain high levels of noise, temperature, and pollutants.

· Will visit machine suppliers, engineering firms, and various manufacturers.

Reports to the Director of Manufacturing – Asphalt Roofing Plants.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• I have adequate experience to bring personnel management skills to this position, in addition to the technical knowledge and skills required.
• Briefly describe your personnel management experience.
• Briefly describe your experience working across national and/or international teams to accomplish your goals.
• I have machine design experience relating to manufacturing?
• Briefly describe your machine design experience.
• I have experience with machine implementation in manufacturing?
• Briefly describe your machine implementation experience (type of equipment, level of design, etc.).
• I have project management experience in manufacturing?
• Briefly describe your project management experience.
• I have experience working with machine vendors for manufacturing?
• My salary requirement to make a job change is?

Work Location: One location

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