Project Engineer

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking a Project Engineer for our First Quality Home Care Products, LLC company located in Salt Lake City, UT . This position will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing engineering projects that improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and facility operations. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

Primary responsibilities include:

Lead manufacturing capital and continuous improvement projects from concept through implementation

Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource plans

Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, Supply Chain, and leadership to align projects with business goals

Oversee equipment installation, upgrades, and commissioning

Manage contractors, engineering firms, and equipment vendors

Analyze production processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost performance

Manage contractors, vendors, and external partners

Oversee equipment specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards

Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field), or equivalent combination of technical education and experience

3–7+ years of experience in manufacturing, chemical/process, or industrial engineering environment

Experience managing capital projects and budgets

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and continuous improvement tools

Proficiency in project management software and CAD systems (preferred)

Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Ability to adapt to changing/growing processes

Ability to support in responsibilities outside the defined role/title

Experience with automation, process optimization, or equipment validation

Familiarity with GMP or regulated manufacturing environments

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities

Paid time off (three-week minimum)

Medical, dental and vision starting day one

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)

Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)

Tuition assistance

Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

...and more!

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.