Job Description

COME BUILD A REWARDING CAREER WITH THE LEADING PLASTIC PIPE MANUFACTURING COMPANY.

We are looking for a strong Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team in support of manufacturing operations. Join us and let’s create a better future together!

JM Eagle™ is the world’s largest plastic pipe manufacturer—an innovative leader that combines advanced technology with superior customer service to create the industry’s most sophisticated and diverse products. JM Eagle™ gives its customers a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace with the greatest capacity and geographic reach.

The TECHNICAL PROCUREMENT ENGINEER will coordinate complex activities related to the purchase of technical equipment in the core process of plastic pipe manufacturing. Collaborate with other engineers on the team and plant personnel to develop guidelines and specifications. Work as a liaison and establish relationships with suppliers to ensure all procedures are being followed that equipment is qualified per typical U.S. and JM standards. Make sure vendors are fulfilling the terms of their contract with good influencing and negotiation skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Involve with other mechanical and electrical engineers in the creation of specification in plastic pipe extrusion and processing.
• Develop guidelines to suppliers and report supplier’s detail fabrication, installation, trial plans to ensure equipment is manufactured to JM’s specification and typical U.S. standards.
• Manage any adjustments to equipment needs and communicate to key stakeholders.
• Evaluate equipment suppliers and negotiate purchasing agreements for equipment
• Devise, implement and oversee procurement strategies to meet cost savings targets
• Administer supplier and vendor contracts
• Ensure that purchases comply with commercial, legal and contractual obligations
• Coordinate with suppliers and JM’s manufacturing plants on logistics, technical support, start-up trial of purchased equipment

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Resolve issues addressed by Plants Maintenance and Headquarter Production department on equipment and product related issues, with Engineering team members

• Work within Headquarter Engineering team for project design, schedule, and project implementation.

• Interface with various plant personnel, suppliers, contractors, and other entities to support plant expansion and improvement efforts.

• Travel to supplier facilities and JM plants up to 30% of the time on an as-required basis.

• Perform other job-related duties as directed by head of department or other project managers

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent organization and record-keeping skills

· Excellent influencing and negotiation skills

· Proficiency with Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as design drawings and schematics. Ability to write general correspondence and reports.

· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form. Ability to identify trends and develop action plans to address issues.

WHAT WE OFFER

Great Benefits package including:

· Medical and Dental Benefits – substantially company-paid!

· Vision insurance

· 401(k) with company match

· Company-paid Pension

· Disability insurance

· Life insurance – company paid

· Flexible spending account

· Paid time off

· Parental leave

With 22 manufacturing plants throughout North America, JM Eagle manufactures the widest array of high-grade, high-performance polyvinyl chloride and high-density polyethylene pipe across a variety of industries and applications including utility, solvent weld, electrical conduit, natural gas, irrigation, potable water and sewage

Company Description

With 22 manufacturing plants throughout North America, JM Eagle manufactures the widest array of high-grade, high-performance polyvinyl chloride and high-density polyethylene pipe across a variety of industries and applications including utility, solvent weld, electrical conduit, natural gas, irrigation, potable water and sewage. JM Eagle is the world’s largest plastic pipe manufacturer—an innovative leader that combines advanced technology with superior customer service to create the industry’s most sophisticated and diverse products. JM Eagle gives its customers a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace with the greatest capacity and geographic reach. JM Eagle joins the strengths of two industry-leading plastic pipe producers, including complementary product lines as well as specialty pipe and unique product innovations. We’re committed to serving each and every customer in the best way possible. Through this merger, we look forward to strengthening our existing relationships, and developing new ones in the future. JM EagleTM remains committed to our core value of delivering life’s essentials through the most eco-friendly plastic pipe products on the market. We pride ourselves on being able to illustrate the vital role our products play in improving and maintaining the health and quality of life throughout the world. We will continue to manufacture plastic pipe to serve the world’s growing needs.