Industrial Engineer

Altavista, VA
Full Time
Experienced
Do you want to take your next step in a rewarding career being a part of supplying major brands across the country and helping to protect our troops?  Do you want to work for an innovative company that is building towards the future?  Come work with us!
BGF Industries is an historical leader in technical textile materials, providing our employees with the opportunity to support some of the world’s largest and most critical industries. From automotive and electric vehicle insulation to surfboard glass, ballistic armor and aerospace composites, we continue to invest in ourselves, expanding our capabilities to constantly enter new industries and improve on existing textile technology. At BGF, we value our employees and care about their interests, enabling well-rounded industry education, and providing an inclusive culture that is intellectual, challenging and all-around positive.

Primary Function:

Lead manufacturing and facilities projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation. Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget. Analyze project status and, when necessary, revise the scope, schedule, or budget to ensure that project requirements can be met. Establish and maintain relationships with peers and Manager, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes necessary for successful completion.

Machines/Tools/Equipment Used:
Be able to operate assigned equipment, use common hand tools, and devices for calculating, planning, organizing, and controlling job.

Supervision Received:   Plant Manager

Job Responsibilities:
  1. *Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting     quality and performance standards and assessing risks
  2. *Ensure all projects are delivered on time within the stipulated scope and budget
  3. *Lead the initiation and planning of a project and ensure technical and physical feasibility
  4. *Ensure resource availability and allocation
  5. *Develop a detailed plan to monitor and track the progress of the project
  6. *Coordinate with internal and external parties for the successful execution of projects
  7.  Manage relationships between vendors and company.
  8. *Measure project performance using appropriate project management tools
  9. *Perform risk management analysis to reduce project risks
  10. *Report and escalate to upper management issues when needed
  11. *Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
  12.   Develop and maintain partnerships with third-party resources, including vendors and                  researchers.
  13.  Assign and monitor resources to ensure project efficiency and maximize deliverables.
  14. *Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to project work plan
  15.  Any other duties as assigned by Manager.

* The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.  Essential functions are designated with an asterisk in the Job Responsibilities Section.

**This is not a REMOTE position. This position requires on-site presence to be filled**
**No relocation or sponsorship at this time**

**Mandatory Prerequisites:
Four Year Engineering Degree with Project Management Experience from an Accredited School with 2+ years of relevant experience

Preferred:
10+ years of relevant experience in Manufacturing in addition to Degree.


Assessments:
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Skills Required to be Successful:
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in MS Office for necessary reporting
Superb attention to detail.
Strong leadership skills.
A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Willingness to work overtime if required.
Excellent time management skills.

*No relocation or sponsorship at this time.

*BGF Industries, Inc does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes sent by search firms to any employee at BGF Industries, Inc. via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of BGF Industries, Inc.  No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BGF Industries, Inc. as a result of the referral or through other means.  Thank you for your cooperation.
 
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