Project Engineer

• REMOTE ROLE
• Days, Monday-Friday
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• $120,000-$130,000

We are working with an established food manufacturing company recruiting a Project Engineer. This is a Remote role that will require travel to the different manufacturing sites throughout the U.S. This position provides a base salary in the region of $120K-$130K along with excellent employment benefits which include 401K, Healthcare, Vision and Dental, PTO, and Annual Bonus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for successful management of capital projects at multiple facilities, including equipment and facility upgrades, capacity expansions and distribution expansions.
• Obtain and evaluate proposals for capital equipment purchases and mechanical, electrical, and civil design and work.
• Provide hands on leadership of the design, procurement, installation, start up and hand off to Manufacturing phases of capital projects.
• Coordinate and direct facility construction and equipment installation services with suppliers, contractors, OEMs and production and maintenance personnel.
• Maintain projects on budget, on scope and on time.
• Coordination and direction of cross functional teams (manufacturing, supply chain, packaging engineering, R&D) to ensure projects meet the needs of all stakeholders, while maintaining focus on Safety, Quality, Customer Service and Costs.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and progression of the Early Equipment Management Pillar, CQV process and Engineering standards.
• Preparation of bid documents for the purpose of obtaining project scope, specifications, justification, detailed cost estimate and project savings calculations.
• Keep informed of new technologies in packaging and processing automation to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace and our position as a low-cost quality producer.

Qualifications & Experience required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 2 - 5 years’ experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in a food manufacturing operation including experience in project management, CAD, line layout, mechanical/civil and electrical engineering.
• Firm knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Government regulations as they apply to a food manufacturing operation (OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, GMP).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Word, Excel and MS Project required. Knowledge of JD Edwards a plus.
• Must have strong management skills regarding coordinating the efforts of plant personnel and outside contractors.
• Must be skilled in problem solving and process development.
• Ability to manage projects involving multiple contractors from conception to start-up.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of packaging and processing automation.
• Ability to handle multiple duties and projects simultaneously.
• Strong team and personal leadership skills.

How To Apply:

• Contact: Anna Rea
• If you would like to find out more, simply click apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 6% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• AutoCAD: 3 years (Required)
• Project management: 3 years (Required)
• Food and Beverage Industry: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person