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    Project Engineer - Chicago, United States - USG Corporation

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    USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. For more than 120 years, Chicago-based USG has developed award-winning wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable customers to build the outstanding spaces where people live, work and play. With almost 7,000 employees across North America and operations around the world, we are steadfastly committed to our core values: safety, innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity and efficiency.

    Our employees are the backbone that supports our organization. That's why we hire people for careers, not jobs. We offer benefits on Day 1, including medical and dental, paid sick days, and paid vacation and holidays. Plus, providing competitive pay and separate investment and retirement plans help secure our employees' futures. Each year, we have hundreds of employees who celebrate milestone anniversaries with us – find out how you can join our team and build your career with USG.

    Job Summary:

    USG's Project Engineer position is an entry-level assignment for degreed Engineers. It is a 'hands-on' training assignment with immediate responsibility, including "troubleshooting" plant engineering or production problems, researching and utilizing opportunities to enhance operations, and implementing capital expenditures programs for new or modernized facilities and equipment. Additionally, project engineers sometimes serve as supervisors, which provides firsthand experience in managing employees. This position is designed to provide the incumbent with broad manufacturing exposure for positions of greater responsibility. Project engineers report to plant production or engineering managers.

    Role Description:

    • Position is located in a manufacturing plant.
    • Assists in the monitoring and execution of the Engineering Department and Plant safety programs.
    • Fulfills Project Manager role in preparing and following to completion all assigned Capital Authorities and Job Sheet requests.
    • Utilizes technical training to advise on and design various process improvements as required by the operating department.
    • Assists Engineering Department supervision on routine maintenance assignments and follow-ups required for daily operations.
    • Assists the Engineering Manager in planning and implementing routine and non-routine maintenance expenditures.
    • Exposure to direct supervision involving plant engineering crews as well as outside contractors.
    • This position is designed to provide the incumbent with manufacturing exposure for positions of greater responsibility.

    Qualifications:

    • Undergraduate degree in Engineering required.
    • Prior full-time or co-op/intern experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
    • Proficient computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office, Drafting etc.)
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • High level of organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
    • Must be a self-starter, detailed-oriented, and have the ability to work both independently and within a team to meet deadlines.
    • Open to relocation for advancement opportunities with the company.

    EOE including disability/veteran


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