Manufacturing Project Engineer

About the Company

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic maintenance engineering team. This entry-level role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to diverse infrastructure and construction projects, supporting senior engineers in delivering innovative solutions. As a Project Engineer, you will gain hands-on experience in facility project planning, technical design, and construction oversight, all while developing your skills in civil, mechanical, and water systems engineering. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about building sustainable infrastructure and eager to grow within a collaborative environment.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic maintenance engineering team. This entry-level role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to diverse infrastructure and construction projects, supporting senior engineers in delivering innovative solutions. As a Project Engineer, you will gain hands-on experience in facility project planning, technical design, and construction oversight, all while developing your skills in civil, mechanical, and water systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
• Develop and establish standard running conditions to improve Safety, Quality and Costs
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve operational issues utilizing structured problem-solving techniques.
• Develop equipment / process, operation, preventive maintenance, safety, troubleshooting procedures
• Develop and propose operational solutions
• Implement continuous improvement activities to improve operational results
• Collect, analyze, and summarize operating and engineering data and trends
• Ensure the health and safety of personnel and care of the property, equipment, and product under their control.
• Maintain machine standards, line drawings & equipment documentation
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations and obtaining / keeping professional certifications.
• Partner with other Engineers and other departments personnel to continually complete objectives
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience as an Engineer working in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications.

Required Skills

• Experience working with automated processing equipment including PLCs, Servos, VFD, etc.
• Experience managing capital projects utilizing standard project management methods.
• Experience with CAD (Solidworks / AutoCad software packages)

Preferred Skills

• Food Manufacturing experience (Preferred)
• Familiarity with QMP, GMPs & HACCP (Preferred)
• Knowledge Statistics Analytical tools (Preferred)
• Six Sigma Certification (Preferred)

Pay range and compensation package

Not specified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Key Metrics

• Total Effective Equipment Performance
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness
• Work in Process
• Cycle Time

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift 50lbs and walk/stand for long periods
• Proven punctuality and attendance record

Travel Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.