We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer for our First Quality Baby Products site in Macon, GA.
The position is responsible for the specification, selection, purchase, installation, and startup support of major capital projects, to improve efficiencies, quality or expand the manufacturing operation.
Responsibilities include:
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Prepares timelines, schedules, and coordinates multiple disciplines to meet required schedules.
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Prepares equipment/line proposals, installations, startups, and validations.
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Analyzes trend data, troubleshoots process problems.
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Observes all safety rules and always uses the proper safety equipment.
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Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.
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Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations.
Qualifications include:
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
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Minimum four years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
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High-speed, high-volume production machinery experience is preferred.
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Maintenance background preferred.
Skills required include:
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Standard knowledge of high-speed manufacturing equipment.
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Standard knowledge in material handling concepts, material flow concepts, and plant layout.
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Standard knowledge of cost accounting principles.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Ability to identify machine, material and/or process improvements and implementation solutions.
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Ability to teach/train operating personnel and write procedures/manuals.
The work environment includes production, warehouse, and office environments with varying temperatures. It is a Hearing Conservation Program environment, and hearing protection is required.
Physical requirements include:
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Walk/stand often during an 8-hour shift.
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Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and squatting throughout shift.
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Occasional reaching overhead during shift.
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Occasional pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift, including materials requiring up to 50lbs of force to maneuver.
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Occasional lifting or carrying of boxes weighing up to 50lbs.
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Constant use of hands throughout shift.
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Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.
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 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.
What We Do
First Quality was founded over 30 years ago and has grown to become a diversified family of companies with over 4,000 employees. Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products, we serve institutional and retail markets throughout the world. Our trusted, household brands include Prevail®, Cuties®, Plenty®, Panda®, and Incognito®
Our facilities operate independently to maintain focus on the markets they serve, but benefit from being a part of the First Quality family of companies. We may be spread out across 9 locations and 2 countries, but we are one team! With our focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability, we strive to create the best products that stand out and make a real difference in people’s lives without ever sacrificing quality for affordability.
If advanced technology, innovative thinking, and a passion for challenging the status quo excite you, come join our team at First Quality! When you look at one of our job listings what you’ll find is an opportunity: to meet teams who challenge each other to improve, encounter leaders who empower you to experiment, and discover work that inspires you. As a new employee in our FQ family your training begins day one and continues throughout your career as you learn and grow with our organization. Be part of making things better – apply today to join our team at www.firstquality.com/join-us!
