Job description

First Quality was founded in 1989 and, in nearly three decades, has grown to be a global privately held company with over 4,000 employees. Its corporate offices are located in Great Neck, New York, with manufacturing facilities and offices in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, and Canada. First Quality is a diversified family of companies manufacturing consumer products ranging from Absorbent Hygiene (adult incontinence, feminine care, and baby care), Tissue (bath and towel), and Industrial (print and packaging materials and thermoformed plastics), serving institutional and retail markets throughout the world. First Quality focuses on private label and branded product lines.

Our core business philosophy is built on a proud culture driven by safety and quality, respect, humility, integrity, customer focus, and teamwork. With leading edge manufacturing technologies and processes and visionary leadership, First Quality is positioned to continue significant growth in the coming years. We are seeking a Project Engineering Technician for our First Quality Products location in McElhattan, PA.

This position leads small projects or elements of larger projects to support Production, Product Development, Planning, Engineering, and EHS to optimize facilities, equipment, product quality, and manufacturing performance.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• By using extensive manufacturing experience and equipment/process knowledge: leads small projects by planning, executing, controlling/communicating, and closing;
• Leads elements of larger projects such as, but not limited to: bidding and negotiating as delegated by project managers; technical studies; designing mechanical elements or systems; communicating and documenting; planning/coordinating and overseeing OEM’s and contractors, developing, punch lists and managing to completion; facilities, layout and equipment development; equipment installation and commissioning; personnel training; regulatory compliance and safety initiatives
• Has access to very sensitive organizational business plans, product design, and company drawing files and maintains strict document control measures. Is involved with proprietary process changes and discusses matters only with those involved. Acts as responsible company contact in dealings with outside equipment and service providers.
• Works effectively with employees at all levels of the organization and outside suppliers to complete project deliverables. Asks questions to define expected deliverables and evaluate alternatives. Keeps manager apprised of work status.
• Interprets information and proposes ideas, seeks out opportunities and implements solutions to solve problems. Proactively follows up with customers to get feedback.
• Completes assigned tasks within allotted time and with expected results. Demonstrates urgency in meeting assigned projects.
• Handles assignments and priority changes constructively. Supports ongoing departmental improvement through personal actions.
• Shows sense of urgency with peers and line personnel to maintain focused actions. Pushes to get clear problem definition when tasks are not well defined. Sets timelines, and aggressively manages his/her efforts to meet commitments.
• Focuses personal efforts on assigned projects to achieve agreed upon results in a timely manner. Handles multiple projects in parallel and pushes others as needed to meet project deadlines. Keeps manager informed of work status and involves him/herself as needed.

Education and experience requirements:

• Has either a two year AS degree in an engineering field with at least 5 years of experience in a relevant manufacturing environment, or a 4-year BS degree in an engineering discipline.
• Has extensive manufacturing experience and equipment/process knowledge. Has project experience in bidding, requisitioning, planning (MS Project), and CAD.
• Has clear written and oral communications and interpersonal skills.
• Has direct experience in planning, coordinating and overseeing on-site trade contractors and OEM’s.
• Uses experience to learn new technologies and processes quickly.
• Can handle multiple projects with aggressive schedules and rapid changes with limited supervision in a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office Applications.

Excellent compensation and benefit package!

For immediate and confidential consideration, please visit our website at www.firstquality.com & click on the Join Us Tab!

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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