Project Engineer

Brand: Michael Foods Inc.

Categories: Engineering

Locations: Gaylord, Minnesota

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Req ID: 31967

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food .

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the "Hub of Sibley County." Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY :

This position plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates assigned engineering work; monitors work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and standards; ensures effective communication between all disciplines and all other project participants. They will work extensively with and require assistance from multiple departments throughout the facility to properly define and execute successful projects. Projects will vary greatly in requirements/execution and scope from small installations to major capital. The ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects at varying sites, while maintaining budgets, timing and quality are a must. Candidate must possess a drive to consistently be improving/learning and applying new methods to overcome obstacles/barriers to complete their tasks.

This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Identify, define, program manage and implement equipment/process/building/utility installations within the integrated supply chain.

• Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects, including contractors/equipment manufacturers/internal support.

• Ability to recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective action.

• Requires extensive regular contact with assigned project clients.

• Work with the site on equipment/layout challenges.

• Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals.

• Support multiple departments within the facility by identifying cost savings opportunities.

• Support the plant with troubleshooting production/building/equipment issues as assigned.

• Support plant in development of equipment purchase/project plans for future replacement/upgrades or process capacity increases.

• Participating in meetings and resolving client/engineering and management project issues. Solicit feedback from the team and business to improve project execution.

• Ensure effective engineering and client communications through thorough understanding of the supply chain and the impact of assigned projects/equipment/building changes.

• Travel approximately 10%.

• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.

• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.

• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level, as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/manufacturing/chemical engineering or Related combined Experience/Education.

• 3+ years of experience with CapEx projects, Equipment/Process Design and Food Production Environment a plus.

• Project management experience. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication. Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees.

• Experience with implementing projects in food processing environment.

• Experience with CPG packaging technology and automation.

• AutoCAD Software Experience.

• Knowledge of PLC’s, 3A standards, USDA Regulations.

The pay range for this position is $92,191 - $136,442 per year.

POSITION SUMMARY :

This position plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates assigned engineering work; monitors work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and standards; ensures effective communication between all disciplines and all other project participants. They will work extensively with and require assistance from multiple departments throughout the facility to properly define and execute successful projects. Projects will vary greatly in requirements/execution and scope from small installations to major capital. The ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects at varying sites, while maintaining budgets, timing and quality are a must. Candidate must possess a drive to consistently be improving/learning and applying new methods to overcome obstacles/barriers to complete their tasks.

This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Identify, define, program manage and implement equipment/process/building/utility installations within the integrated supply chain.

• Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects, including contractors/equipment manufacturers/internal support.

• Ability to recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective action.

• Requires extensive regular contact with assigned project clients.

• Work with the site on equipment/layout challenges.

• Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals.

• Support multiple departments within the facility by identifying cost savings opportunities.

• Support the plant with troubleshooting production/building/equipment issues as assigned.

• Support plant in development of equipment purchase/project plans for future replacement/upgrades or process capacity increases.

• Participating in meetings and resolving client/engineering and management project issues. Solicit feedback from the team and business to improve project execution.

• Ensure effective engineering and client communications through thorough understanding of the supply chain and the impact of assigned projects/equipment/building changes.

• Travel approximately 10%.

• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.

• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.

• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level, as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/manufacturing/chemical engineering or Related combined Experience/Education.

• 3+ years of experience with CapEx projects, Equipment/Process Design and Food Production Environment a plus.

• Project management experience. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication. Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees.

• Experience with implementing projects in food processing environment.

• Experience with CPG packaging technology and automation.

• AutoCAD Software Experience.

• Knowledge of PLC’s, 3A standards, USDA Regulations.

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)