Project Engineer- Engineering

Project Engineer

This role will be based out of the Bolingbrook, IL facility. Relocation is not available for the opportunity.

Job Summary

Responsible for scenario analysis, scope development, project planning to include budgeting and timelines, project implementation and commercialization. This would include all aspects of project/construction management such as electrical, mechanical, processing and packaging equipment installation, etc. Ability to train personnel on equipment is a critical component of the commercialization component of the project; both operationally and technically.

Job Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support assigned plants with development, submission, and execution of capital projects.
• Participate in OQI (quoting) meetings with the plants and provide scope of work (SOW) documents and capital estimates as needed.
• Develop line layout drawings (AutoCAD) for new lines or modifications to existing lines.
• Manage contractors during execution of capital projects.
• Maintain documentation and reporting for active capital projects. Including weekly status updates, cashflow reporting, and budget tracking.

Required Competencies & Knowledge

Knowledge of:

• Electrical, to include VFD(s)
• Servos
• High and low voltage troubleshooting
• Ladder logic
• Project Management Methodologies
• CMMS
• AutoCAD

Skill in:

• AutoCAD mechanical drawing development
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Training
• Troubleshooting
• Gantt Chart Development
• Presentation skills
• Great communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced excel
• Financial analysis and budgeting

Ability to:

• Communicate cross-functionally to gain alignment of goals and objectives related to project.
• Coach/Mentor project team members as necessary.
• Perform financial analysis as it relates to ROI, Payback, IRR, as well as budget development, budget tracking and financial close-out.
• Develop drawings in AutoCAD

Proficiency in:

• MS Office Suite, specifically Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• AutoCAD, Visio

Work Environment

Work is primarily done in an office setting. Frequent production environment exposure which includes noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and fluctuations in temperature.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering 3+ years in project engineering 3+ years project management 3+ years AutoCAD Experience working in a food manufacturing industry preferred

Travel: Ability to travel up to 10%

The pay range for this full-time, salaried position is $85,788 -$128,682/year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.