Axalta

Job Description:

Axalta Coating Systems is seeking a Project Engineer to join its team located at the Mount Clemens Mi. Manufacturing Plant.

Essential Functions:

• Work with site engineering & maintenance resources to develop project scope and objectives.
• Follow project front end loading process and identify project phases and design requirements.
• Develop front end loading (FEL) of capital projects and facilitate the approval process through implementation and final financial closure of projects.
• Oversee project budgets up to $1 Million USD with monthly financial reports as required by SOX
• Responsible for Quality Assurance package for every project
• Construction Management for primarily facilities, roads & grounds, utilities, parking lots, etc.
• Review engineering construction packages for completeness and constructability, and ensured they followed all standards and required specification
• Develop project estimates including equipment, construction and commissioning cost.
• Perform project financial analysis.
• Provide leadership to bring the project through the approval process.
• Coordinate project Mechanical, Process & Electrical design with in-house and contracted resources.
• Communicate with multiple departments for scheduling/coordinating project start/completion dates
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
• Control project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and adhering to the plan and schedule.
• Control project costs by monitoring purchases, construction and commissioning costs.
• Assist with providing daily construction management support.
• Maintains project design and commissioning documentation.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor in Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering
• Work experience 2-5 years in manufacturing environment like chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biomaterial, medical devices, and materials industries
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking, including financial analysis / modeling to assess strategic options, and developing creative solutions to complex problems
• Organized, detail oriented and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize to meet deadlines
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to effectively manage projects and timelines to meet schedules is required.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels and across the organization.
• Experience in developing business cases and high-level program implementation plans including milestones and progress measurement

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. 

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.