Tyler Union- Assistant Project Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management & Execution:• Lead and support multiple engineering projects from concept through commissioning, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk assessment, and resource allocation

• Ensure projects are executed to meet safety, quality, cost, and timeline objectives

• Evaluate, select, and integrate new technologies, automation systems, and process improvements

• Track ROI of capital investments and operational efficiency of projects

• Team Leadership & Development:• Directly manage and mentor engineers, junior engineers, and interns, fostering professional growth and skill development

• Assign tasks, monitor workloads, and provide regular performance feedback

• Support hiring, training, and onboarding of engineering personnel

• Promote cross-training and knowledge sharing among engineers to strengthen team capabilities

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:• Work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and operations teams to ensure project goals are met

• Partner with leadership to advocate for resources, capital funding, and strategic project prioritization

• Facilitate communication between engineering, management, and internal/ external stakeholders

• Lead project meetings, providing technical guidance, updates, and issue resolution

• Technical Oversight:• Conduct design reviews, validate technical accuracy, and ensure compliance with standards and regulations

• Review and approve engineering deliverables, drawings, and specifications

• Implement and maintain project documentation including scope, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and lessons learned

• Quality & Safety Compliance:• Ensure projects and operations adhere to environmental, health, safety, and quality standards

• Collaborate with quality teams to drive continuous improvement and defect reduction initiatives

• Support ISO and regulatory audits as required

• Strategic Contribution:• Assist in capital planning and justification for engineering projects

• Analyze project performance, operational costs, and schedule adherence, recommending corrective actions when needed

• Champion process improvement initiatives and standardization efforts across engineering functions

• Additional Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and junior engineers

• Assign work, set expectations, and provide coaching to ensure team success

• Participate in performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and recognition programs

• Ensure effective knowledge transfer and technical competency development across the team