Build the future of manufacturing. Lead projects that make a lasting impact.

At Garlock, we don't just maintain facilities, we transform them. We're looking for a hands-on, solutions-focused Project Engineer- Facilities Maintenance to lead capital projects that improve how our manufacturing campus operates, performs, and grows.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of high-visibility projects from concept through completion, partnering with operations, maintenance, skilled trades, and leadership teams to deliver real business results. From facility upgrades and infrastructure improvements to equipment installations and modernization initiatives, your work will directly influence safety, reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

✅ Lead meaningful projects that shape the future of a large manufacturing campus
✅ Work across engineering, operations, maintenance, and leadership teams
✅ Drive innovation, modernization, and continuous improvement initiatives
✅ See the direct impact of your work on safety, productivity, quality, and cost performance
✅ Be part of a collaborative culture that values expertise, accountability, and problem-solving
✅ Enjoy the stability and growth opportunities of an established global organization

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Enjoys solving complex technical and operational challenges
• Can manage multiple projects while balancing priorities, budgets, and timelines
• Builds strong partnerships across all levels of an organization
• Brings a continuous improvement mindset and passion for delivering results

If you're an engineer who enjoys turning ideas into reality, leading projects from the ground up, and making a measurable impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Garlock and help build what's next.

Garlock is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences. 

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.  If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.  

Enpro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job. 

Enpro carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors including the background, education, training, and experience required, as well as geographic considerations such as cost of labor, and applicable local and state laws. These considerations can cause offered compensation to vary. The hiring range for this position is typically $81,000 - $121,000 annually. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. Bonus, gainshare, and/or equity may be eligible for this position. Enpro offers a range of benefits including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) matching, and other supplemental insurance options.​ 

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Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Design, plan, coordinate and administer plant capital projects, which will improve plant performance in the areas of facilities/maintenance, operation, cost reduction, quality, safety, and environmental. Develop and recommend improvements in manufacturing methods, layouts, and equipment. Assist in troubleshooting process and equipment problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design or approve designs by outside personnel for expansions or modifications to existing equipment, facilities, etc., throughout the plant.
• Coordinate construction activity on plant site.
• Participate in Facility/Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Operations personnel to solve daily problems in areas of I&E, Mechanical, structural and process.
• Write detailed job scopes to obtain and evaluate bids from outside contractors on project implementation and equipment procurement.
• Monitor costs of projects and provide construction management of same.
• Prepare estimates and Return of Investment (ROI) for plant expansion projects and modifications.
• Monitor and Control Safety Health Environment Security , Costs, Schedule, and Quality of active projects.
• Review and recommend approval of proposals assigned, ensuring efficient production methods, flow of work, and use of space. 
• Follow completed projects to ensure that anticipated benefits are achieved.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of facilities for projected manufacturing schedules, ensuring that dependable cost estimates are prepared to guide management in evaluating alternative proposals.
• Participate in the development of long-range plans for major layout changes, incorporation of new processes, selection of equipment, and other related matters. 
• Ability to quickly realize project schedule delays and develop countermeasures. Institute meaningful cost reduction as assigned. 
• Recommend and specify materials of construction and/or equipment when desirable.
• Prepare periodic reports or other data for presentation to plant management indicating record of achievement on established goals and recommended improvements.
• Ensure the maintenance of various engineering records and prepare reports to measure the effectiveness of existing facilities and methods for current and projected manufacturing schedules. 
• Ensure that staff proposals include factors such as efficiency, dependability, quality, and safety.
• Recommend proper use of machines, tools, and equipment; appraise technological developments; investigate feasibility of new equipment and techniques; prepare dependable cost estimates for changes in manufacturing methods.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of site-specific Safety, Health, Environment and Security information to ensure effective application to each project.
• Participate in the development of new or improved products; recommend and specify new materials and/or equipment and design the process flow.
• Periodically examine unit processes for updating techniques, quality, and overall efficiency.
• Supervise and participate in the design and development of machinery equipment, jigs, and fixtures for all areas of the plant site.
• Recommend capital expenditures to management for approval. 
• Ensure that all projects and designs of equipment comply with applicable laws and regulations issued by OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Work very closely with Enpro and Garlock leadership to implement projects for the plant.
• Participate in setting goals and objectives for the department.
• Coordinate construction activities with the affected areas of the facility.
• Interface with other engineers, managers, Trades, hourly colleagues in group meetings as required.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all other departments to ensure effective execution of equipment and building modification as well as new equipment and new facility installation. 
• Participate in making suggestions for design changes to equipment, fixtures, and facilities. 
• Provide continuous and effective communication with all affected areas and management on project status. 
• Participate in implementing preventive and predictive maintenance systems.
• Participate with other team members in developing adequate spare parts list for stockroom inventory.
• Recommend spare parts for all newly installed equipment based on manufacturers guidelines.
• Ensure effective turnover of required engineering documentation at the end of each capital project. 
• Support the update and control of Planned Scheduled Maintenance related engineering documentation. 
• Ensure code compliant construction and modifications (ASME, API, NFPA, NEC, etc.).
• Additional assignments as deemed necessary by management.

COMPETENCIES:

Business Acumen: Understands the business environment, organizational culture, corporate procedures, and operational priorities.

Leadership and Collaboration: Communicates effectively, builds relationships, influences stakeholders, manages priorities, solves problems, and supports team performance.

Project and Technical Execution: Plans and manages budgets, scope, schedules, resources, risk, quality, change, SHES requirements, commissioning, documentation, and project controls.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or other relevant curriculum).
• Minimum of 5 years of Facilities/Maintenance project engineering experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment or relevant engineering experience.
• Strong people skills are desirable.
• Ability to participate in a team environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Large Campus Manufacturing Environment with indoor and outdoor work requirements.  While performing the duties of this job you will be occasionally exposed to moderate noise, varying light levels, temperature changes, potential for various equipment hazards moving campus vehicles, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light to moderate physical effort (lifts / carry up to 25 pounds). 
• Frequent prolonged standing/walking.  Lifts supplies/equipment
• Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies. 
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling,
• Far Acuity:  ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more. 
• Near Acuity:  ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less. 
• Depth Perception:  ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Field of Vision:  ability to see peripherally. 
• Accommodation:  ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus. 
• Color Vision:  ability to distinguish and identify different colors.

 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.