Project Engineer

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

What You Will Do

• Provides project management services for assigned engineering projects.
• Develops overall project design including line specification, project budgets, schedules, project justification and develops capital requests, including cash-flow forecast.
• Coordinates external engineering services and partners with internal team as needed for successful project completion.
• Provides specifications, bid preparation, and bid solicitation to secure best pricing.
• Identifies and manages capital and related expenses, optimum layout, equipment selection and timeline.
• Provides Global Supply Chain (GSC) feasibility perspectives for growth, productivity and infrastructure.
• Manages communications and project governance within GSC key stakeholders.
• Fulfills requirements for the: Design phase (e.g. Risk analysis, design Failure Mode Effects), Analysis (FMEA),Sanitary design, Safety analysis
• Implementation phase (e.g. Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT))Start-up (e.g. Commissioning, Qualification and Verification (CQV) planning, Vertical Start-up (VSU) assessments) and successful handover to the plant.
• Collaborates with R&D and business teams on tests, trials, and new products.
  
  

What We Look For

• Education: Bachelor's degree Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (ABET accredited program preferred).
• Typically has 5 years related experience
• Strong ability to involve operators and mechanics in the project process.
• Ability to train maintenance and production personnel as well as plan and execute work with maintenance and vendors.
• Knowledge of Lean Six-Sigma concepts is preferred.
• Ability to effectively use a CAD System as well as full understanding of drawing/drifting practices, utilize engineering standards of design, construction and installation.
• Must have basic knowledge of processing, packaging & facility systems along with working knowledge of food manufacturing, engineering, quality, and research functions.
• Demonstrates compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, EPA, City and/or State agencies, etc. for both manufacturing processes and building requirements. Ability to travel 0 to 50% as required (dependent on location).
  
  

What We Offer

The base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $125,000 annually, with eligibility for a 10 % annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings

CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email career.search@schwans.com.