Manager, Corporate Project Engineering

Job DetailsJob Location: Hickory, NC 28601Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayJoin a Team That Sticks Together!

At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries.

We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more.

In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well-known brands like Duck®, FrogTape®, Painter’s Mate®, Shurtape®, T-Rex®, Kip®, and Pro Tapes®.

Why Work with Us?

We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world.

What We Offer

A company that truly values your contributions

A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful

A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top-quality, reliable solutions to our customers

An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset

More Than Just Tapes...

In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate.

We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return

We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Our tapes may do the sticking, but it’s our people who hold it all together.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Corporate Project Engineering Manager is responsible for providing support to all Shurtape business units. The Corporate Project Engineering Manager is primarily responsible for managing large or complex capital projects, supporting the individual plants’ engineering staff with ongoing projects and assisting engineers and managers with technical projects or management issues. This position may provide assistance to manufacturing maintenance with equipment modifications, new equipment installations and documentation generation. Project management shall encompass all project facets from initial scoping of the project to successful commissioning, while ensuring that project budgets are not exceeded and project milestones are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Manage engineering projects as assigned to meet purpose and timing within budget
Supervise activities of all outside contractor personnel on projects, including assuring adequate contractor training and ongoing adherence to company practices
Work with individual plants to ensure that project completion and transfer of ownership is complete, including functionality of equipment, available drawings and work instructions, spare parts lists and training
Provide sound mechanical engineering, electronic and electrical engineering principles
Develops capital budget for assigned projects
Work with Corporate Engineering Director and others to establish annual operating and capital budgets
Develop thorough understanding of the materials and process components of assigned projects to assure optimization of quality and cost of intended outcome from project
Provide sound engineering input to develop strategies and tactics for future; participates in “what if” discussions
Participate or lead in activities which are intended to provide continuous improvement to the company’s manufacturing operations
Support subsidiary companies with technical projects and/or issues
Work with other departments as necessary to plan seamless modifications to, or additions of, facilities and/or equipment
Serve on New Product Development teams to develop new or modified products

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering, Professional Engineering license preferred
8+ years engineering project management and maintenance management exposure is a plus
Large equipment design experience required
Excellent verbal and written communication ability to express information across all levels of personnel inside and outside the company
Trustworthy, team builder and leader
Self-motivated
Problem solver
Familiarity with OSHA regulations
Web handling knowledge
Process Control and QA systems knowledge
Adhesive knowledge, release coat knowledge, backings properties and characteristics knowledge, and coating principles knowledge a strong plus
Technically inclined aptitude

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The job requires significant time on a production floor and environment of 50 °F to 100 °F and considerable walking
Domestic travel may be required; possibility of international travel
No heavy lifting is typically required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Our office is designed to bring people together. It's an open, collaborative space where creativity and teamwork thrive. We believe the best ideas come from shared conversations and we encourage our teams work closely and support one another. To help everyone do their best work, we provide a comfortable and well-equipped workspace, foster team building through activities and social events, and prioritize work-life balance, further helping our employees achieve their personal and professional goals. Our company culture values innovation, inclusivity and a positive attitude, with the contributions of each employee driving our overall success.

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Shurtape Technologies, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including identity & expression), medical condition, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirement.