Project Engineer | Food Manufacturing

Our client is not just a company—they are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands, their snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

Job Title: Project Engineer | Food Manufacturing

Job Type: Full-time; On-site

Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage the validated projects from inception to
• completion.
• Study and define new projects as the need arises and as they are
• assigned to the site.
• Develop project plan timelines and lead cross functional work groups to complete projects within specification, on time and on budget, while also ensuring safety and food safety practices are followed.
• Maintain plant AutoCAD drawing files and make updates as needed.
• Provide conceptual engineering drawings as requested.
• Maintain a record of the status of all active projects.
• Maintain/update technical documentation.
• Follow CER, PO and OOP process.
• Manage and oversee contractor compliance with safety practices, site security requirements, GMP requirements and quality of work.
• Be the site expert on assigned processes, providing trouble shooting capability as well as recommendations for improvement.
• Works with technical services to help creating operational procedures, and strategies for preventative and predictive maintenance and adjustment sequences for new industrial equipment.
• Help to identify the "optimized base case" in regards to ROI calculations
• Work with Quality and Safety leadership to ensure that their needs are met within the implementation of projects. • Work with plant teams and corporate engineering teams as necessary on projects.
• Manage final qualification for capital projects and supplier relationships
• Execute the process to get competitive bids when applicable.
• Complete the "to-do" list and enforce the corrective action plan, including warranty work with suppliers.
• Oversee and manage the on-site project installation/construction.
• Ensure completion of the contractor safety and GMP training for all people brought on-site to work on projects and enforce these standards with contractors.
• All other duties as assigned

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred).
• 3 years of capital project management on Pre-Process and Process Equipment
• Strong technical skills related to Process Equipment (Dairy Process or similar).
• Strong technical skills related to project management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill using 2D & 3D CAD programs.
• Preferred experience in Solidworks and AutoCAD.
• Strong ability to read prints and understand electrical, architectural, mechanical, P&ID aspects.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with contractors, vendors, and internal customers to ensure completion of projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to work independently and with limited direction.
• Team-oriented mentality
• Knowledge of related local, federal and state regulations.
• Strong competences in one or more of these technical categories: Mixproof valves, vacuum pumps, heat exchangers, pumps
• Data collection management SCADA, HMI.
• Food Pre-processes, processes & Packing equipment
• Building (Civil works, HVAC systems, fire suppression, architectural, Plumbing & Mechanical, structural).
• Low voltage electrical circuits

Physical & Travel Requirements:

• Must be able work in normal office conditions and in the manufacturing plant.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment and comply with GMP standards including safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair/beard net and other requirements.

Location: Nampa, ID

Compensation Details: This position offers a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits package.