Project Engineer - Oakfield
The Project Engineer role at Confidential Client is an entry-level, hands-on position focused on troubleshooting plant engineering and production issues, supporting capital expenditure projects, and enhancing manufacturing operations. The role offers broad exposure to plant functions, including safety program monitoring, contractor supervision, and facility planning, with opportunities for career growth into management and specialized engineering roles within the company.
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Position overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Project Engineer to support plant operations at its Oakfield, NY manufacturing location. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting production and engineering issues, supporting capital projects, and working alongside operations and maintenance teams. This is a full-time, on-site manufacturing opportunity with strong career-growth potential across multiple plant locations.
Location: Oakfield, NY
Estimated pay: $103,696 per year (estimated)
What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)
- Assist in executing and monitoring the plant safety program and ensure safe work practices.
- Prepare, manage and close assigned capital authorities, job sheet requests, and project documentation.
- Supervise and train external contractors on plant safety procedures and oversee contractor work.
- Troubleshoot plant engineering and production problems; recommend and implement improvements.
- Support planning and execution of routine, non-routine, infrastructure, and modernization projects.
- Advise reliability and operations teams using technical training to design practical engineering solutions.
- Complete administrative tasks related to projects and plant operations as assigned.
- Collaborate with plant production and engineering managers and other project engineers.
Who We’re Looking For (Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial Engineering, or Engineering Management.
- 0–2 years’ related experience in a manufacturing or plant environment preferred (entry-level candidates encouraged).
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
- Strong safety mindset, problem-solving ability, and willingness to work hands-on in a plant setting.
- Good communication and teamwork skills; ability to supervise contractors when needed.
Why Join (Benefits & Career Path)
- Career development and exposure across manufacturing operations — potential advancement to roles such as production engineer, plant department manager, staff engineer, technical service, or other corporate roles. Relocation opportunities across multiple plant sites may arise.
- Benefits may include medical, vision, dental options, 401(k) with company match, pension plan, paid time off, paid holidays, and bonus opportunities tied to safety, quality, and productivity. Benefit enrollment and specifics are determined by the hiring organization and may vary by site and candidate qualifications.
- Rate of pay may be adjusted based on qualifications and experience.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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