Project Engineer

Location

Council Bluffs, IA | United States

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Operations/Maintenance, Manufacturing

LOCATION: American Games (Council Bluffs) & International Gamco (Omaha)

What You'll Do

This position is a full-time permanent position in a manufacturing environment. This position will be responsible for assisting in the manufacturing of charitable and lottery gaming products, including pull-tab tickets (break-open tickets) and bingo paper.

The overall scope of this role will include participating as an independent contributor to projects involving engineering, maintenance, facilities and Environment, Health and Safety functions. This position will be responsible for researching, planning and helping to coordinate activities concerned with the design, selection, installation, modification, and maintenance of equipment, machinery, building and grounds in compliance with state and federal safety and environmental laws and regulations. Supports the achievement of company goals for customer, owner, and employee satisfaction. This newly created role will report directly to the Vice President of Operations.

The successful candidate will help drive the achievement of company strategic goals. To be successful in this role, the candidate must have a strong practical knowledge of complex mechanical and electrical processes. The successful candidate must be able to function well in a fast-paced environment, possess the ability to work through complex problems with efficiency, and work within a highly functioning team environment.

The ideal candidate will have an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree. Leadership experience is a plus.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Procedural / Management System Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement of project management, equipment reliability, and product quality through engineering improvements and strategic maintenance.
• Develop and implement work instructions and auditing process for Maintenance personnel to standardize procedures and increase productivity.
• Distribute revised plant or mechanical specifications for equipment as changes are made.

Project Focus Responsibilities

• Direct contracted projects and equipment installations to assure adherence to specifications.
• Conduct project commissioning and inspection, as well as establishing operating procedures and base-line reference for future maintenance.
• Coordinate planned shutdowns with operations for engineering and maintenance department projects and liaise with contractors to quickly resolve breakdown emergencies.
• Maintain industry and vendor contacts to ensure new equipment technology is evaluated for potential efficiency gains and recommend investments as applicable.

Maintenance Responsibilities

• Facilitate the development, completion, and follow-up of Equipment Condition Reports to ensure compliance to safety, environmental, quality, and performance standards and makes recommendations for modifications or other measures to improve equipment performance, safety and environmental compliance and minimize rework and downtime.
• Provide guidance on purchasing of parts and materials for maintenance inventory to assure adequate parts availability to minimize downtime of production equipment.
• Act as a technical resource to the Maintenance department and other departments to address and resolve inquiries, problems, and complaints.

PLC / Control Systems Responsibilities

• Identify and implement key machine upgrades, PLC programming upgrades and upgrading of old control technology to PLC controls.
• Maintain working knowledge of manufacturing and mechanical process equipment, including PLC and control systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required with Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Demonstrated application of Lean and / or continuous improvement processes desired and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor and clear mind while handling multiple job-related priorities.
• Ability to independently follow up on projects and judge when to involve key stakeholders to expedite or troubleshoot problems or projects.
• Knowledge of Computer Aided Design Systems to produce accurate drawings to document repairs & modifications.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Must possess great oral and written communication skills and have strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to interface and communicate professionally with all levels of management, to include executive level.
• Ability to work well in a diverse environment.
• External candidates must be a US Citizen/Permanent Resident.

TOTAL REWARDS

Competitive Salary | Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits | Employee Assistance Program | Tuition Reimbursement | Generous Paid Time Off | 401k with Company Match | Profit Sharing | Unlimited Referral Bonus Earning Potential | And More!

Pollard Games, Inc. dba American Games and International Gamco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Our Company is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and accepted. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each employee's differences. We believe that a respectful workplace is also one where a diverse group of employees can be successful, develop and build meaningful careers. We believe that embracing diversity of thought, perspectives and experiences fosters innovation and allows us to deliver better insights and solutions for our partners, and is key to our continued growth and success.

We thank all that apply; however only the most qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory response from a Background Screening (Criminal History Search and Drug Test).

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