Project Engineer - Plant
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We are seeking a hands-on Project Engineer to lead capital equipment, facility improvement, and new product launch projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys managing projects from concept through implementation while working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to improve safety, efficiency, and plant performance.
What You'll Do
- Lead capital equipment and facility improvement projects from planning through implementation.
- Coordinate equipment installations, plant upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and layout changes.
- Support new product launches, equipment startup, commissioning, and validation activities.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical specifications.
- Manage contractors, suppliers, and internal resources to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
- Drive initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Provide technical support and lead root cause investigations for equipment and process issues.
- Support continuous improvement efforts utilizing Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving techniques.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of engineering or project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing capital equipment, facility, or industrial improvement projects.
- Strong project planning, organization, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead impactful capital and facility projects.
- High visibility role with direct influence on plant performance and growth.
- Collaborative manufacturing environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Reports To: Technical Manager
If you're a results-driven engineer who enjoys turning ideas into successful projects while improving manufacturing operations, we'd love to hear from you.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of engineering or project management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience managing capital equipment, facility, or industrial improvement projects
- Strong project planning, organization, and communication skills
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across cross-functional teams
What We Do
Mergon is a privately owned, engineering-led global manufacturing group headquartered in Castlepollard, Ireland, founded in 1981 by plastics engineer Pat Beirne. It designs, develops and manufactures high-performance plastic moulded components and assemblies using blow moulding, injection moulding, compression moulding and vacuum forming. With operations in Ireland, the USA, UK, Czech Republic and Mexico, Mergon serves automotive, industrial and healthcare customers including brands like BMW, Rivian, Toyota, Xerox and Abbott, employing over 1,100 people worldwide.
