Job Description

Description

Position at Hood Industries, Inc.

The Project Engineer/Manager will coordinate and manage engineering and technical development projects for five (5) manufacturing operations and twenty-three (23) distribution locations. The position will be located in Hattiesburg, MS corporate office. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

•    Oversee various aspects of workflow, staffing, budget allocation, and scheduling of the assigned project.
•    Deals with various vendors, contractors, and mill personnel. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

•    Collaborate with project staff to create a strategic action plan and cost estimates of materials, time, labor, and other resources required to complete the project.
•    Facilitates and contributes to the development of project plans and designs.
•    Recommends and/or analyzes materials, equipment, and practices used in the project.
•    Assesses the competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status of vendors.
•    Supervises progress of development project.
•    Compares the actual cost of development projects to estimates.
•    Collaborate with design groups to change plans if problems arise. 
•    Analyzes equipment, systems, and processes to identify modifications to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
•    Prepares periodic progress and cost reports for leadership.
•    Ensures compliance with codes, guidelines, best practices, and policies.
•    Collaborates with the operations department to identify and troubleshoot problems.
•    Collaborate with project engineers to share problems and solutions. 
•    Performs other related duties as assigned. 
•    Work on multiple projects and assignments simultaneously 

Required Skills/Abilities:  

•    Strong dedication to safety
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
•    Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills.
•    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•    Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
•    Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
•    Basic understanding of ISO 9000 design requirements.
•    Proficient with CAD software.

Education and Experience:

•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering or project management discipline required. 
•    At least eight years of experience in project management, engineering, systems design, or other related field, with at least three years of management experience leading multidisciplinary design teams preferred.
•    Experience working in industrial and manufacturing setting, preferably in wood products operations.

Travel:

•    Travel 25% to 50%
•    Stay overnight up to a week depending on construction/shutdown schedules.

Physical Requirements:  

•    Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
•    Stand and/or walk for a prolonged period of time on both concrete and uneven surfaces.
•    Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 
•    Work in hot and dusty environments as well as cold environments depending on location.
•    Must be able to climb stairs, ladders and walk on catwalks.

Additional Information:

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, life, 401k, flexible spending account, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.

 
Hood requires that applicants provide authorization and consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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