Project Engineer I

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

Position Title: Project Engineer I

Work Location: Maumee, Ohio

As a member of the Group Engineering organization, provide engineering expertise and input to the development and execution of process optimization activities, CAPEX measures, and projects (or their subprojects) within defined budget, timeline, and quality parameters across the Americas regions. 

Job Duties:

• Plan and execute the defined scope of process development and optimization activities, CAPEX measures, and projects (or their subprojects) within budget, time, quality, and safety parameters
• Prepare project approval documentation.
• Carry out all project phases, from project idea to scoping, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up
• Prepare relevant designs, cost estimates, time schedules, resource plans, risk analysis incl. HAZOPs, change orders etc.
• Coordinate project work with relevant interfaces (internal + external) such as R&D, Operations, EHS, Maintenance, Legal, M&A, Procurement, authorities, suppliers, contractors etc.
• Ensure full compliance with internal and external best practices, guidelines, regulations, and legislation
• Select and manage engineering consultants & contractors
• Specify and select services, machinery, equipment, etc.
• Ensure appropriate project + technical documentation
• Participate in post-completion project evaluation (KPIs, lessons learned, etc.)
• Evaluate opportunities, carry out process studies and process optimization, - evaluate opportunities, carry out process studies, process optimization, troubleshooting, and safety/reliability improvements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering 
• One to five years work experience in project engineering or comparable technical roles, direct project experience desirable
• Knowledge of chemical processing, griding and dispersing technology
• SAP knowledge desired
• MS Office & Project required

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

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