Project Engineer

Requisition ID: 124050 
Sponsorship Available: No 
Relocation Assistance Available: No 

Goodyear. More Driven.

Purpose of the position: 

The Goodyear Beaumont Chemical Plant is investing in equipment upgrades and capital improvements to meet the increasing demand for our products. The Project Engineer in the Engineering Department will be part of a dynamic team that utilizes the latest technology and techniques to execute projects aimed at enhancing manufacturing processes. Interested candidates should demonstrate high initiative, be organized and resourceful, and possess a desire to learn about Goodyear's manufacturing business and technologies.
The Project Engineer - Staff will collaborate with personnel involved in polymer processing or distillation units to develop project scopes, estimates, and installation plans for process improvement projects. These projects may include equipment upgrades, piping modifications, pump sizing, instrumentation enhancements, and vendor coordination. This role will also coordinate additional project disciplines such as civil, structural, electrical, and instrumentation engineering.
The Project Engineer - Staff may be called upon to assist in troubleshooting plant equipment issues and to provide engineered solutions through collaboration with unit operations and qualified vendors. This position will provide updates on project progress and strive to achieve results that align with business needs, projected schedules, and cost objectives.     

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive and coach others to learn and apply technical solutions to meet product requirements.  Consult with leadership on the appropriate level of technology for the application.  Work across teams to develop new technology.  Avoid inappropriate level or risk.

• Use appropriate processes within the functional group.

• Document accomplished work following knowledge management standards.

• Bring creative ideas to the table. Have innovative awareness. Apply creativity and innovation to assigned tasks

• Coach others in recognition and identification of problems.  Learn and apply appropriate problem-solving strategies to deliver defined objectives to meet business needs.  Use collaboration to solve problems and make decisions between teams and functions.  Work within environment and culture that encourages collaboration between teams.

• Learn and apply appropriate tools and methods to solve problems and make good decisions.

• Achieve assigned work, while learning the impact of the result. Learn and apply technical skills on well-defined problems.

• Learn and apply appropriate data analysis techniques

• Use and promote the application of project management tools and standards in the execution of projects.

• Develop understanding and appropriately apply steps required in initiating a project.  Learn and apply project planning process in the execution of small project tasks within a team and across teams. Develop and apply established risk management standards in the execution of projects. Coach others on project management tools and techniques for the successful completion of projects.  Learn and coach others on the fundamentals of the project closeout process.  Drive existing and new methods and coach others on project conflict resolution. Proactively manage conflict.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering

• PE, PMP or similar engineering / project management certifications

• MS, PhD in related engineering field

Experience:

• 5+ years collaborative manufacturing engineering experience (preferably mechanical/chemical focus).

• Experience in cross-functional assignments or projects.

• 5+ years of project management (specifically capital projects) – Desired

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrate a positive attitude.

• Demonstrate ability to plan and lead meetings at the workgroup level. Initiate open dialogue.

• Offer constructive disagreement.  Offer alternative solutions.  Provide compelling technical direction and logical conclusions.

• Achieve high quality results.

• Influence others and assume management of assigned sub-projects.  Provide meaningful feedback and mentoring.

• Address risk in assembling effective strategies.

• Drive positive change.  Be aware of competitor capabilities.

• Participate in meetings with outside agencies and customers.

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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