Automation Project Execution Engineer, Layout Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the development and implementation of automation capital projects across North America.

• Supervise layout, installation, capacity, PLC programming, and electrical engineering tasks.

• Foster TSP engagement and partner with Procurement and project teams to meet project goals and performance metrics.

• Mentor and manage TSPs along with project team members to enhance technical skills and execution capabilities.

• Emphasize value engineering and identify cost-saving initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure adherence to corporate safety, regulatory, quality, and engineering standards.

• Collaborate with Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Engineering, EHS, IT, equipment vendors, and external service providers.

• Finalize project documentation, including EFS, EDR, appropriation tasks, and Corporate Financial Instructions.

• Lead design and scope discussions with Plant and Central teams to achieve consensus and integrate stakeholder feedback.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline with over 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent pertinent experience in lieu of a degree.

• Proficient in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or Mechatronics.

• Proven ability to convert engineering expertise into process and capacity enhancements in capital or expense projects.

• Demonstrated experience in leading and executing capital projects successfully.

• Capability and willingness to work in a distribution or manufacturing setting with a 24/7 operation schedule.

• Must be prepared to travel up to 50% of the time.

• Preferred: experience in high-speed tissue manufacturing, Tissue Converting, personal care product manufacturing equipment, and Logistics/Distribution processes.

• Preferred: background in engineering, operations, and/or leadership roles.

• Preferred: familiarity with AGVs, AMRs, 6-axis robotics, and other manufacturing automation technologies.

• Preferred: experience with AutoCAD and warehouse design.

• Preferred: proven success in managing TSPs to support project execution.

• Preferred: understanding of capital project management, equipment installations, and start-ups.

• Local candidates must already be authorized to work in the country of the role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for target bonuses.

• Participation in a 401(k) plan.

• Profit Sharing plan.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• Pre-screening assessments may include drug tests, background checks, and DMV checks.