Project Engineer - UniFirst

UniFirst Corporation is seeking to add a full time Project Engineer to our growing Engineering Department. In this role you will join a growing team where you will collaborate with a wide range of intelligent, dynamic colleagues. As a Project Engineer, you will plan and coordinate technical engineering initiatives ensuring all tasks are completed on schedule and within budget. Additionally, you will take corrective action to resolve operational challenges and minimize delays by identifying necessary resources for a successful project completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and delegate tasks to contractors as needed.
• Document and report project progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to ensure clarification and specific requirements are met in a timely manner.
• Validate equipment integrations, wiring and overall work to ensure compliance with UniFirst quality and safety standards.
• Track performance and analyze the completion of defined key goals.
• Update plant drawings in AutoCAD as needed.
• Procure required material in a timely manner to avoid project delays.
• Maintain budgets and adjust according to needs as they arise.

Requirements

• 2 - 4 years of experience interacting with multiple departments in a production environment with a focus on project management.
• Proficient in MS Project, Monday.com or similar project management software for collaboration and time management.
• Experience with inventory control and material procurement for multiple projects.
• Ability to read and understand wiring schematics with troubleshooting experience.
• Experience working with AutoCAD plant layouts and electrical schematics.
• Willingness to work beyond core business hours to minimize business interruption during planned or unplanned system modifications.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (ie. Excel, Word, and Outlook) is preferred.
• Travel up to 75%.
• Successful completion of drug screen and background check is required.

Pluses

• Project Management Software (MS Project, Monday.com, etc.)
• Experience with Allen Bradley and Maple Systems HMIs.
• Prior experience in an industrial or manufacturing workplace.
• Successful experience working in a dynamic, fast paced environment with a strong focus on customer service and personal growth.
• Experience writing queries in MS SQL.
• Networking experience including - Ethernet/IP.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or 3-5 years’ relative work experience.

Benefits & Perks
401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

The estimated salary for this position ranges from $82,426 to $114,481 yearly. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Geographic differentials may also apply depending on the position’s location. There is no application deadline for this role; recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.

UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws