Project Engineer/Project Specialist

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Project Engineer / Project Specialist. This role is based in our Pineville, NC.

office and reports to the Project Engineering Manager.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, leaders with vision and rapid problem solvers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic Project Engineer / Project Specialist to join our project engineering team in Pineville, NC.

The project engineer will be preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring the assigned engineering projects. The selected candidate will work on various projects involving close collaboration with many departments such as operations, maintenance, quality control, health and safety, logistics, etc.

The work will be in both the plants and the corporate office.

Principal Responsibilities

• Define needs and requirements of the clients and help in justifying projects.
• Prepare specifications and scope of work.
• Manage equipment purchases. Meet with suppliers, analyze proposals, and make recommendations on the solution choices.
• Plan and manage the installation and commissioning phases in our plants, while insuring that the corporate health and safety standards are observed.
• Ensure the quality, safety and conformity of work and equipment, before and after delivery and installation.
• Follow the financial budget of the projects.
• Provide close out information to the client at the end of the project (warranty, drawings, updates plant layout).
• Assist in the continuous improvement of the methods of the Project Engineering Department.

Qualifications & experience

Technical Skills :

• 3-7 years of experience in engineering, in a manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering.
• Member of the Professional Engineers of NC(Asset)
• Experience in Project Management
• Experience in new equipment installation / commissioning
• Experience with AutoCAD is a must
• Be available to travel within North America approximately 20% of the time.
• Knowledge of extrusion and plastic molding equipment would be an asset.
• Highly motivated, versatile and dedicated.
• Ability to work independently, with strong skills in personal motivation.
• Excellent skills in customer relationship management.
• Rigor and strong organizational skills.
• Capacity to learn in a changing and technological environment.
• Skilled communicator, with strong teamwork values.
• General knowledge of mechanical concepts, pneumatics and hydraulics.

You are looking for a challenge in project management and engineering? This position is for you. We offer a safe environment, a balanced schedule between office and plant, and high capital budgets in a growing company.

The selected candidate will be offered a competitive salary as per his experience and a complete benefits package.

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [email protected]