Project Engineer, Food Manufacturing

Project Engineer, Food Manufacturing The Project Engineer, Food Manufacturing will lead a small team on medium to large-scale projects or take charge of a critical portion of a more complex initiative; you’ll play a pivotal role in driving success. Position Responsibilities:

• Develop engineering designs, material specifications, and project cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility studies and research to support design choices.
• Responsible for ensuring designs meet required standards and codes, validating field work and creating as-built drawings.
• Review engineering submissions for accuracy and compliance, coordinate project activities with vendors, contractors, and plant teams to stay on schedule and collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement plans.
• Direct vendors and contractors on layout planning and utility requirements.
• Manage project budgets to ensure financial targets are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 5+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills. Previous experience in the management of multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes, desirable.
• Proficient in engineering economics.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development