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Project Engineer (Manufacturing) - Columbia, SC About the Company: Shakespeare industrial products are tailored to the customer’s unique needs and include custom engineered nylon resins, performance monofilaments, and conductive fibers used as raw materials in finished goods ranging from automotive components to medical applications. The company operates under the Shakespeare, Rino-Tuff, and Weed Warrior brands in the lawn & garden category and is a major player in the mass merchant channel as the primary universal fit solution for trimmer line, heads, and accessories. The brand is known worldwide within the marine electronics industry for marine radio antennas with a portfolio of connectivity solutions and accessories to help keep boaters connected and safe. Maintaining communications is of utmost importance to military forces across the world and Shakespeare’s line of military antenna products plays a critical role in achieving mission success. Job Summary: Reporting to VP, Operations, the Project Engineer is responsible for specifying and justifying the purchase of new and replacement equipment to support operations, and leading continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality and productivity. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction, creativity, and the ability to foster a strong working relationship built on trust and respect. Responsibilities: Production Support/Process Improvements Provide engineering support for operations. Investigate and propose process improvements. Evaluate new processes and assist in driving standardization and employee training. Arrange for and oversee the purchase and installation of equipment. Implement standard operating procedures where needed to address complaints or drive improvements. Support the commercialization of new products and new business from an equipment perspective. Implement innovative technology to improve operational performance. Equipment Support/Implementation Investigate and troubleshoot equipment and processing issues. Assess equipment and develop PM plans and 5-year improvement / upgrade plans. Assist in getting newly purchased capital projects implemented. Prepare or assist in generating the request for capital. Train personnel on new equipment, processes, and changes to existing processes. Other Activities Support commercial team by assisting with customer complaints and resolutions. Development instructions and procedures for new production of products and processes in alignment with the needs of the customer and company. Drives and contributes to Operational Excellence (OpX) initiatives. Participates with teams looking at customer complaints, process improvements, and lean initiatives, makes improvement recommendations and assists with implementation. Other projects assigned to support the business. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering > 5 years of related engineering experience Familiar with 5S and Lean concepts Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Preferred Qualifications: Six Sigma training Experience with implementing Lean Manufacturing Principles Knowledge and experience in Statistical Process Control (SPC). What’s in it for you: Competitive salary and bonus opportunity 401K with match Strong vacation and corporate holiday policy Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage. Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the company. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Industries Plastics Manufacturing and Chemical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Shakespeare Company by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
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Project Engineer (Manufacturing) - Columbia, SC About the Company: Shakespeare industrial products are tailored to the customer’s unique needs and include custom engineered nylon resins, performance monofilaments, and conductive fibers used as raw materials in finished goods ranging from automotive components to medical applications. The company operates under the Shakespeare, Rino-Tuff, and Weed Warrior brands in the lawn & garden category and is a major player in the mass merchant channel as the primary universal fit solution for trimmer line, heads, and accessories. The brand is known worldwide within the marine electronics industry for marine radio antennas with a portfolio of connectivity solutions and accessories to help keep boaters connected and safe. Maintaining communications is of utmost importance to military forces across the world and Shakespeare’s line of military antenna products plays a critical role in achieving mission success. Job Summary: Reporting to VP, Operations, the Project Engineer is responsible for specifying and justifying the purchase of new and replacement equipment to support operations, and leading continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality and productivity. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction, creativity, and the ability to foster a strong working relationship built on trust and respect. Responsibilities: Production Support/Process Improvements Provide engineering support for operations. Investigate and propose process improvements. Evaluate new processes and assist in driving standardization and employee training. Arrange for and oversee the purchase and installation of equipment. Implement standard operating procedures where needed to address complaints or drive improvements. Support the commercialization of new products and new business from an equipment perspective. Implement innovative technology to improve operational performance. Equipment Support/Implementation Investigate and troubleshoot equipment and processing issues. Assess equipment and develop PM plans and 5-year improvement / upgrade plans. Assist in getting newly purchased capital projects implemented. Prepare or assist in generating the request for capital. Train personnel on new equipment, processes, and changes to existing processes. Other Activities Support commercial team by assisting with customer complaints and resolutions. Development instructions and procedures for new production of products and processes in alignment with the needs of the customer and company. Drives and contributes to Operational Excellence (OpX) initiatives. Participates with teams looking at customer complaints, process improvements, and lean initiatives, makes improvement recommendations and assists with implementation. Other projects assigned to support the business. Minimum Qualifications: B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering > 5 years of related engineering experience Familiar with 5S and Lean concepts Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Preferred Qualifications: Six Sigma training Experience with implementing Lean Manufacturing Principles Knowledge and experience in Statistical Process Control (SPC). What’s in it for you: Competitive salary and bonus opportunity 401K with match Strong vacation and corporate holiday policy Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage. Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the company. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Industries Plastics Manufacturing and Chemical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Shakespeare Company by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Project Engineer” roles.
West Columbia, SC $37.00-$45.00 3 weeks ago Newberry, SC $80,000.00-$95,000.00 3 days ago Newberry, SC $70,000.00-$100,000.00 3 hours ago Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area 1 day ago Columbia, SC $121,000.00-$143,000.00 2 days ago Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area 5 hours ago Manufacturing Engineer (General Assembly Product Planning)
Columbia, SC $110,000.00-$132,500.00 1 day ago Columbia, SC $80,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week ago Columbia, SC $70,000.00-$83,000.00 4 days ago Columbia, SC $75,000.00-$100,000.00 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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