Project Manager- Engineering Lead

MYTEX Polymers US Corp is seeking a Project Management and Engineering Leader to plan, lead, and deliver the plant’s portfolio of capital (CAPEX) and process improvement projects on scope, on schedule, and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Project Management (Primary Focus):
  • Lead and manage capital, engineering, and process improvement projects from initiation through closeout, owning scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
  • Develop and maintain integrated project plans, Gantt schedules, milestones, and critical-path tracking across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Establish project governance including charters, RACI assignments, stage-gate reviews, and regular status reporting to plant and corporate leadership.
  • Coordinate cross-functional resources across engineering, maintenance, production, quality, procurement, EHS, and outside contractors.
  • Manage project budgets, forecasts, and variance reporting; control change orders, contingency, and scope creep.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; escalate issues early with clear options and recommendations.
  • Drive on-time, on-budget delivery and successful commissioning, startup, and handover to operations.
• Capital (CAPEX) Project Leadership:
  • Own the development of capital project business cases from concept through approval, including ROI, payback period, NPV, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
  • Prepare approval-ready capital appropriation packages aligned with corporate governance and PCBG CAPEX approval requirements.
  • Quantify benefits such as capacity expansion, uptime improvement, labor reduction, energy savings, quality improvement, and safety risk mitigation.
  • Lead equipment specification, RFQ and bid package development, technical bid evaluation, and vendor selection.
  • Manage equipment procurement, installation, qualification, and validation through to production release.
  • Track capital spend against authorization and manage contractor and vendor performance to scope and schedule.
• Process Improvement and Continuous Improvement:
  • Lead process improvement initiatives across compounding, extrusion, and material handling to improve throughput, yield, and cost.
  • Apply structured problem-solving and Lean / Six Sigma methods (RCA, DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S, SMED) to eliminate waste and reduce variation.
  • Analyze process and production data to identify bottlenecks, downtime drivers, and improvement opportunities.
  • Develop and implement standardized work, process controls, and capability improvements (Cp/Cpk).
  • Partner with Quality to support APQP/PPAP, control plans, and corrective action for process-related issues.
  • Establish and track KPIs for productivity, OEE, scrap reduction, and project benefit realization.
• Mechanical and Electrical Engineering:
  • Provide hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering support for plant equipment, systems, and capital installations.
  • Develop and review mechanical designs, P&IDs, electrical schematics, control narratives, and equipment specifications.
  • Support troubleshooting and reliability of mechanical systems (drives, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics) and electrical systems (motors, VFDs, PLC/control systems, power distribution).
  • Ensure designs and installations meet applicable codes and standards (NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 79, OSHA, machine safeguarding).
  • Coordinate integration of new and modified equipment with existing utilities, controls, and automation.
  • Maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and change control.
• Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Provide technical leadership and escalation support to production, maintenance, and quality teams.
  • Coach and mentor engineers, supervisors, and technicians in project management and structured problem-solving.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and results clearly to plant leadership and corporate stakeholders.
  • Comply with all applicable customer, safety, ISO/IATF 16949 QMS, and ISO 14001 EMS requirements.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.

Standards of Performance

• Ability to professionally and efficiently correspond with leadership via phone and email.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interact in a personable, professional, and courteous manner with all.
• Ability to self-manage multiple projects and deadlines in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Maintain Mytex information in a confidential manner.
• Pursue constant improvement of customer service and professional skills.

Mental and Physical Requirements

• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Professional, well-groomed appearance and attire is advised.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment.

Working Conditions and Environment

• This position involves working in an office and manufacturing environment.
• Potential domestic travel: up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related engineering discipline).
• Experience: 5+ years of engineering and project management experience in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Demonstrated success managing capital (CAPEX) projects from financial justification through commissioning and startup.
• Demonstrated process improvement results using Lean / Six Sigma methods.
• Hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and design experience.
• Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred; Lean / Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Proficiency with project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project) and familiarity with an ERP system, preferably SAP.
• Strong understanding of the plastics / polymer compounding industry preferred.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $113,000-$130,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.