Project Engineer

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In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Join us! As our next Project Engineer, reporting to our Plant Engineering Manager, you will support Engineering Project Managers or more senior project engineers in the implementation of Capex investments or projects, from business case and technical design through to successful on-site execution and commissioning, including the delivery of the best engineering and maintenance. This position is located in Florence, KY.

In this exciting role, you will lead:

Strategy design and execution

• Contribute to the design of local Engineering strategy by providing Engineering Managers with project feasibility information
• Help design tactical plans and build related operational objectives.

Project management

• Help prepare business cases and related project plans and build them upon approval by the sponsor(s) and steering committee(s).
• Monitor daily aspects of projects, including quality of work product, client communications, budget, schedule, and coordinating technical staff (internal and external), and run regular reporting to higher management and partners about project progress.
• Work with production, safety and laboratory managers, and external specialists and authorities, to create specification sheets, design and detailed plans respecting all norms and regulations and EHS standards.
• Maintain quality control of deliverables, demonstrating, objectivity and clarity, adherence to project schedules, applicable quality management standards, and safety and security regulations.
• Write and compile all required technical reports that summarize results from tests and feasibility assessments, recommended improvement opportunities, calculated associated savings, and estimated incentives.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and place orders in collaboration with the purchasing department.
• Support project managers in resource and contingency planning.
• Controls contractors on site for the projects managed.
• Build the project plan(s) within the approved budget.

Technical Skills:

• Good command in TPM, KPI, Six Sigma, lean Manufacturing and project control tools.
• Knowledge of EHS rules and guidelines.
• Good command in partner management and communications.
• Basics of financial concepts (e.g. OPEX, CAPEX) and tools (e.g. SAP) .

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering, including exposure to engineering projects involving resources from diverse disciplines.

Additional Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Manufacturing Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related discipline
• Project Management Certification
• Plant Engineering or Maintenance Certification.

What We Can Offer You:

• Healthcare Plan:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• High-matching 401k plan
• Vacation days

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
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