Company: MYTEX Polymers US Corp Job Description: SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Project Management (Primary Focus): • Lead and manage capital, engineering, and process improvement projects from initiation through closeout, owning scope, schedule, budget, and risk • Develop and maintain integrated project plans, Gantt schedules, milestones, and critical-path tracking across multiple concurrent projects • Reviews and validates engineering designs, drawings, and deliverables to ensure they match project specifications and complies with all applicable NFPA Codes along with local, state, and federal regulations. • Establish project governance including charters, RACI assignments, stage-gate reviews, and regular status reporting to plant and corporate leadership • Coordinate cross-functional resources across engineering, maintenance, production, quality, procurement, EHS, and outside contractors • Manage project budgets, forecasts, and variance reporting; control change orders, contingency, and scope creep • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; escalate issues early with clear options and recommendations • Drive on-time, on-budget delivery and successful commissioning, startup, and handover to operations Capital (CAPEX) Project Leadership: • Own the development of capital project business cases from concept through approval, including ROI, payback period, NPV, and total cost of ownership (TCO) • Prepare approval-ready capital appropriation packages aligned with corporate governance and PCBG CAPEX approval requirements • Quantify benefits such as capacity expansion, uptime improvement, labor reduction, energy savings, quality improvement, and safety risk mitigation • Lead equipment specification, RFQ and bid package development, technical bid evaluation, and vendor selection • Manage equipment procurement, installation, qualification, and validation through to production release • Track capital spend against authorization and manage contractor and vendor performance to scope and schedule Process Improvement and Continuous Improvement: • Lead process improvement initiatives across compounding, extrusion, and material handling to improve throughput, yield, and cost • Apply structured problem-solving and Lean / Six Sigma methods (RCA, DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S, SMED) to eliminate waste and reduce variation • Analyze process and production data to identify bottlenecks, downtime drivers, and improvement opportunities • Develop and implement standardized work, process controls, and capability improvements (Cp/Cpk) • Partner with Quality to support APQP/PPAP, control plans, and corrective action for process-related issues • Establish and track KPIs for productivity, OEE, scrap reduction, and project benefit realization Mechanical and Electrical Engineering: • Provide hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering support for plant equipment, systems, and capital installations • Develop and review mechanical designs, P&IDs, electrical schematics, control narratives, and equipment specifications • Support troubleshooting and reliability of mechanical systems (drives, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics) and electrical systems (motors, VFDs, PLC/control systems, power distribution) • Ensure designs and installations meet applicable codes and standards (NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 79, OSHA, machine safeguarding) • Coordinate integration of new and modified equipment with existing utilities, controls, and automation • Maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and change control Leadership and Collaboration: • Provide technical leadership and escalation support to production, maintenance, and quality teams • Coach and mentor engineers, supervisors, and technicians in project management and structured problem-solving • Communicate project status, risks, and results clearly to plant leadership and corporate stakeholders • Comply with all applicable customer, safety, ISO/IATF 16949 QMS, and ISO 14001 EMS requirements. • Perform any other duties as assigned. MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions. • Professional, well-groomed appearance and attire is advised. • Ability to sit for extended periods of time. • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS This position involves working in an office and manufacturing environment. Potential domestic travel: up to 25% EDUCATION, Experience and TRAINING • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related engineering discipline) • Experience: 3+ years of engineering and project management experience in a manufacturing or plant environment. • Preferred experience managing capital (CAPEX) projects from financial justification through commissioning and startup • Demonstrated process improvement results using Lean / Six Sigma methods • Hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and design experience • Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred; Lean / Six Sigma certification preferred • Proficiency with project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project) and familiarity with an ERP system, preferably SAP • Strong understanding of the plastics / polymer compounding industry preferred.