Job description

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. We serve five growing and distinctive end markets, which form the basis for our five divisions: Filtration, Food & Consumer Packaging, Healthcare, Building Materials, and Technical Materials. Our pro forma net sales 2021 for continuing operations amounted to EUR 2.6 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. If you’re interested in learning more about our organization, please visit www.ahlstrom.com. It is a very exciting time to join our organization!

Our company has tripled in size in the last five years. To support the transformation and growth of our business, we are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support our manufacturing facility with a wide range of capital projects.

About the Opportunity.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Project Engineer will provide PLC control support for our manufacturing facility. This position is key support for wide range of capital projects which includes creation of new capabilities, operation improvements and maintenance support for long-term resolution for any issues. The qualified incumbent will be required to actively interface with Safety, Quality, Procurement, Equipment Vendors, Service Providers (including Designing Consultants and Contractors).

Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide electrical and control support for Manufacturing, Envops, Plant Engineering and other departments throughout the division
• As a technical expert, provide Electrical & Control Systems support to all the departments throughout the plant.
• Support Lean initiatives, Value Stream Programs and Kaizen events
• Key support for any ongoing initiatives related to safety and quality improvement
• Program PLC’s and Variable Drives (which includes creating new projects, modifying existing ones and supporting ongoing End-of-Life Cycle migration programs)
• Lead and work with multi-functional groups to achieve project team objectives
• Provide leadership and instruction, as required, to implement new installations and train others in safe and effective practices
• Plan and develop Capital Project requests, including the financial estimating and business justifications
• Work closely with Maintenance and Operations personnel to investigate equipment malfunctions and/or new installation design and development
• Use the most recent Plant and Business Area safety, environmental, and quality review process to allow capital and expense projects to be planned, designed, and installed in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations
• Conduct final safety review of all project installations and interface with all levels of management to report weekly and monthly updates as needed
• Provide project management leadership and skills to direct others and keep assigned projects within timeframe and budget, to include, maintaining budgets and work schedules, organizing, and participating in shareholder meetings and ensuring all deadlines for certain projects are met
• Participate in project design meetings and propose improvements, if necessary
• Evaluate potential problems and technical hitches and develop solutions
• Plan and manage team goals, project schedules and new information
• Supervise current projects and coordinate all team members to keep workflow on track
• Manage project-related paperwork by ensuring all necessary materials are current, properly filed and stored
• Direct project correspondences by preparing and reviewing project proposals, memos, meeting minutes and emails
• Communicate with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives
• Adhere to budget by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures

Minimum Occupational Requirements:

• BS Degree in an Engineering discipline
• A minimum 3 years in a Project or Production Engineer position with demonstrated quality performance
• Proficiency with PLC's and variable speed drive programming
• High power electrical and transformer knowledge
• Ability to investigate, analyze, plan, design and direct the execution of a variety of engineering solutions
• Ability to learn new software programs and use CAD
• Ability to support a 24/7 operation
• Some business travel to off-site locations on occasion - outside travel required to develop projects in support of business objectives, visit vendor facilities, conduct trials, attend seminars, training, and other company sites

Compensation and Benefits: Our company offers a Competitive Salary with Career Growth Opportunities and a Full Benefits Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Company Provided Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Competitive 401(K) Plan with Company Match and Defined Contributions, Short-Term Incentive Bonus Program, and Fitness Center and Weight Watcher’s Membership Reimbursement. Other available benefits include Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, and group rates available for MetLife Home & Auto Insurance as well as Nationwide Pet Insurance.

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Are you aware the position is located in Windsor Locks, Connecticut? If so, are you willing to relocate. The company will provide relocation assistance.
• Do you require visa sponsorship now or in the future?
• What are your base salary requirements?

Work Location: In person

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