IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Automation Project Engineer. This role is based in our Pineville 2 Plant in North Carolina and reports to the Plant Manager.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

This role requires the incumbent to have hands on experiences in project execution, technical support, documentation and reporting, coordination, risk management, and compliance. The work will be in the plant with close collaboration across departments such as operations, maintenance, quality control, health and safety, logistics, etc.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination, execution of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed within budget, timeline, and quality standards.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams, including engineering design, analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare and review project documentation, including specifications, drawings, reports, and progress updates.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless project implementation and effective communication.
• Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor project performance against established objectives.
• Ensure project compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in engineering, in a manufacturing environment or in a related field
• Knowledge of extrusion and plastic molding equipment would be an asset
• Highly motivated, versatile, and dedicated
• Ability to work independently, with strong skills in personal motivation
• Excellent skills in customer relationship management
• Rigor and strong organizational skills
• Skilled in managing internal and external teams
• Capacity to learn in a changing and technological environment
• Skilled communicator, with strong teamwork values
• Good knowledge of software such as AutoCAD and the Office suite
• General knowledge of mechanical concepts, pneumatics, and hydraulics
  
  

Working Conditions

• Employee may be exposed to a moderate level of hazards in the work environment, such as chemicals, commercial products, exposure to potential toxins, moving machinery, repetitive motion, excessive noise, powered industrial vehicle fork/reach/ bucket lift/other.
• Nearly always work indoors in corporate office environment with long periods of sitting
• May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels.
• Employee will not be required to perform specific tasks such as lifting, muscular action, body movements, working positions, posture changes.
• When going to Ipex plants, Employee will be required to wear protective eyewear, hearing protection, safety shoes, hard hat, and/or other.
  
  

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [email protected]