Project Engineer III

Fenner Precision Polymer (Fenner PRP) is a global manufacturing provider of specialized and material-driven solutions that help our customers succeed. We have over 1,000+ employees in US, UK, China and Italy.

Our growth ambition articulated in 3Ps:

People - Believing people are drivers of energy and progress, the organization is built on a human-centered vision. Profit - Committed to balancing growth, profitability, and responsibility, the organization pursues sustainable development across its businesses. Planet - Aware of climate change, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss, the organization works to reduce its environmental footprint.

Project Engineer III

Competitive Rate

Who We Are…

At Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group company, we’re committed to delivering high-performance solutions that power critical applications across industries. Our culture is built on safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and a shared dedication to excellence. We value teamwork, adaptability, and a positive work environment where every employee plays a vital role in our success.

What We Offer…

At Fenner, you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of a global team that values your voice, supports your growth, and celebrates your contributions. We offer:

• Competitive pay with shift differentials and bonuses
• Day-one Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) match immediately vested with the company
• 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Michelin Stock Purchase Program
• Michelin Tire Rebate Program
• Career Development in a Global Organization
• Personal Development and Career Progression
• A Culture Built on Trust, Respect, and Empowerment

Be part of a company that values your contribution and invests in your future.

What You’ll Be Doing…

The Project Engineer III independently leads small to moderately complex capital equipment and manufacturing improvement projects from concept through installation, start-up, and handoff to production. This role collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Product Engineering, Product Development, Purchasing, Finance, and equipment suppliers to enhance safety, quality, capacity, reliability, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Projects & Equipment

• Independently lead small to moderately complex capital equipment projects from business justification through specification, procurement, installation, commissioning, start-up, and production handoff.
• Develop and maintain project scopes, schedules, budgets, technical requirements, risk assessments, and implementation plans with general direction from engineering leadership.
• Coordinate machine builders, engineering firms, contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Monitor cost, schedule, throughput, safety, quality, and process-performance requirements; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluate equipment and process alternatives using capital cost, tooling cost, labor, machine time, capacity, reliability, and implementation timing.
• Tooling and Machine Design experience.

Cross-Functional Project Coordination

• Coordinate cross-functional activities and keep stakeholders aligned on scope, timing, risks, responsibilities, and deliverables.
• Provide manufacturing and equipment input during new-product-development projects, including manufacturability, tooling, capacity, and process requirements.
• Plan and support equipment trials, factory or site acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, validation, training, and handoff.
• Provide clear project updates and escalate technical issues, budget concerns, schedule risks, and recommended solutions.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, equipment records, work instructions, and training materials.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing capacity, equipment reliability, process capability, labor efficiency, and productivity.
• Apply established engineering practices and sound judgment to resolve routine technical challenges and evaluate alternatives.
• Support improvements to capital equipment acquisition and project management processes.

Promote Fenner values while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Typically 3-5 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience managing small to moderately complex capital equipment or process-improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, vendors, risks, documentation, commissioning, and production handoff with general supervision.
• Working knowledge of equipment commissioning, acceptance testing, process validation, and operator or maintenance training.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, budgets, and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and vendor-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management training or certification, such as PMP or CAPM.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification or training.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment, machine controls, tooling, material-handling systems, CAD, and project-scheduling tools.

Growth Opportunities…

This role offers a strong foundation for a career in Supply Chain Management. Successful employees will have opportunities to advance into Buyer/Planner II and Senior Buyer/Planner roles while gaining experience in purchasing, production planning, inventory optimization, supplier management, and continuous improvement initiatives

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career?

Apply today and become part of a team that’s manufacturing more than products - we’re manufacturing a better future.