Project Engineer
ACH Food Companies, Inc. · Summit, IL · 2 wk ago
Engineering$120k–$144k/yrFull-time
About the role
The role of the Project Engineer II is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Engineer II will develop the project’s objectives and assist with project lifecycle management. This role performs engineering studies as directed and assists various departments with engineering and maintenance related problems.
Responsibilities
- Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
- Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
- Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
- Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
- Actively identify opportunities, develop alternatives, and recommend improvements to business processes.
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
- Participate in a collaborative work environment with Engineers, Technicians, and Supervisors.
- Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
- Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
- Utilize Best Practices of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous improvement.
- Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.
- Follow cGMP’s.
- Report any and all food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
Requirements
- Project Management skills for overall project success delivery.
- Communications skills in explaining objectives and guiding others to task completion.
- Cost Consciousness in managing project budgets.
- Mental Skills in reducing risks and improving accuracies.
- Innovation in improving operations.
- Minimum 4-year Higher Education, University College Diploma or Bachelor's degree in the field of Engineering.
- 4-7 years of direct work experience in a project management capacity, or engineering field.
- Functional experience in use of AutoCAD, Inventor or Solid Works.
- Functional experience in use of Rockwell Automation software and control products.
- Functional experience in use of Excel, Word, Power Point and MS Project.
- Knowledge of Database structures is a plus.
- Working knowledge of SAP, Infor, or similar ERP is a plus.
- Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs on occasion.
Qualifications
Comprehensive PPO Medical Plan
Dental Insurance
Free Vision Insurance
401(k) Matching Program
Eleven (11) paid holidays per year
Parental Leave
On-site Gym
Benefits
- Salary Range: Starting Salary Range: $119,800 - $144,400 USD annual salary range.
- Variable Pay is included in compensation package yet not part of base salary range.
- Comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support you throughout your employment.
- A choice of two PPO medical plans with low deductibles and dental coverage.
- Vision and Life Insurance are provided at no charge.
- Employees have the opportunity to elect additional life insurance coverage as well as participate in a 401(k) with a company matching contribution.
- Argo Plant employees receive uniforms and appropriate casual business wear with the ACH logo.
- Argo Plant employees receive yearly safety shoe and safety eyewear reimbursement/credit for purchases.