Engineering Project Manager

About the role

Join our team as an Engineering Project Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our manufacturing operations. In this high-visibility position, you will manage capital projects, support strategic growth initiatives, and lead efforts to improve process reliability, product quality, and operational performance. We're looking for a collaborative leader with expertise in project management, engineering principles, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies who is ready to drive meaningful business results.

Location: Pennsauken, NJ – On-site

Responsibilities

Project & CAPEX Management

• Project Management and Engineering for Capital Expenditure projects, in cooperation with Operations, Group Engineering, QA, QC, R&D, and Finance departments
• Provides leadership and direction in assessing, determining and executing capital expenditures and maintenance enhancement needs across multiple sites with significant focus on improving productivity and minimizing labor & overhead costs, as well as minimizing production, ingredient and packaging waste while assuring highest levels of safety, quality, GMP and regulatory compliance
• Lead and/or support the process of Capital Expenditure projects using the PM methodology defined as standard within the Group, including definition of user requirement specifications, support for IRR calculations, responsibility for conceptual design in compliance with project objectives and budget estimation

Process Engineering and Operational Continuous Improvement

• Improvement and optimization of the process and equipment performance including troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical and controls issues across multiple sites
• Interface between R&D, Production, Maintenance, QA, QC, and Finance
• Knowledge expert for the processes and the equipment operations
• Continuous Improvement champion for operational equipment and processes

Requirements

• 4‑year bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical engineering, or similar
• Minimum 5–10 years of project, process, construction and maintenance management engineering experience (preferably in food or pharma)
• Demonstrated use of quality improvement tools including problem solving, statistical process control and design of experiment
• Proficient with computer systems and ability to learn maintenance software applications (SAP)
• Strong planning and execution skills
• Direct experience implementing and operating with TQM, Lean, Six‑Sigma continuous improvement methodologies and programs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Spanish is an asset)
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, flexible environment

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Occasional standing, walking, lifting up to 25 lbs, and occasional climbing, kneeling, and crawling
• Environmental conditions may include working at heights, exposure to machinery, noise, extreme temperatures, dust, and fumes
• Common allergens processed in facilities: wheat, eggs, dairy, and soy

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Salary based on experience, skills, and location, with a typical range of $92,960–$133,630/year. Eligible for a targeted annual bonus equal to 10% (final payout determined by individual and company performance).

Benefits:

• Medical coverage starts the first of the month — no waiting period
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility with fully vested matching contributions
• Over 5 weeks of paid time off in your first year
• Free life coaching, onsite health exams, and 24/7 access to Registered Nurses
• Lifestyle Spending Account