Project Engineer/ Plant Engineer, Pipe & Fittings Manufacturer (Brownsville, TN)

• →Familiarity with injection molding machinery, and plastics processing (multiple technologies).
• →Comprehensive knowledge of plastic injection molding process, machines, and resins.
• →Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• →Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, coworkers and leadership.
• →Proficiency with MS office (word, spreadsheets), database applications, e-mail and internet research.
• →Excellent communication skills and demonstrated leadership ability.

• B.S. Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• 5+ years related project engineering experience required.
• Must have experience with medium to large scale engineering projects: budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and financials.
• Basic understanding of ACAD drawings and equipment literature applicable in a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to create and modify engineering drawings using AutoCAD, SolidWorks software.
• Must be able to work Monday to Friday, standard 8 hour work schedule with the ability to work "overtime" (3-5 hours a week) based on business needs.
• This is a fully onsite role. Must be able to commute daily to our Brownsville, TN plant.

• Ability to lift-up to 50 pounds.
• This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, climbing; use of hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• This position requires frequent communication with other employees. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Able to work safely in a production environment around moving mechanical parts, recognizing various sounds and alarms.

This position has a transitioning work environment.  Office/computer and manufacturing plant environments are normal.  The noise level in the plant environment is usually high, as normal for a manufacturing plant.  Some of the work in the operating units may require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe shoes, fall protection, hard hats, etc.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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