Project Engineer, Food Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Project Engineer, Food Manufacturing

The Project Engineer, Food Manufacturing will lead a small team on medium to large-scale projects or take charge of a critical portion of a more complex initiative; you’ll play a pivotal role in driving success.

Position Responsibilities:

·         Develop engineering designs, material specifications, and project cost estimates.

·         Conduct feasibility studies and research to support design choices.

·         Responsible for ensuring designs meet required standards and codes, validating field work and creating as-built drawings.

·         Review engineering submissions for accuracy and compliance, coordinate project activities with vendors, contractors, and plant teams to stay on schedule and collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement plans.

·         Direct vendors and contractors on layout planning and utility requirements.

·         Manage project budgets to ensure financial targets are met.

Requirements

·         Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 5+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

·         Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.

·         Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.

·         Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.

·         Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills. Previous experience in the management of multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes, desirable.

·         Proficient in engineering economics.

·         Proficient in AutoCAD.

·         Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development