Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Identify, define, program manage and implement equipment/process/building/utility installations within the integrated supply chain.
• Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects, including contractors/equipment manufacturers/internal support.
• Ability to recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• Requires extensive regular contact with assigned project clients.
• Work with manufacturing facilities on equipment/layout challenges.
• Aid in the preparation of engineering project proposals.
• Support multiple facilities by identifying cost savings opportunities.
• Support/Lead continual sanitary equipment design updates with FSQ/plant/staff.
• Support facilities in development of equipment purchase/project plans for future replacement/upgrades or process capacity increases.
• Participate in meetings and resolve client/engineering and management project issues.
• Solicit feedback from facilities and business units to improve project execution.
• Ensure effective engineering and client communications through thorough understanding of the supply chain and the impact of assigned projects/equipment/building changes.
• Travel is Project/Workload dependent, approximately 30%.
• Main Office Location is centralized to the plants being supported, travel is predominately to other locations in Iowa within driving distance.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level, as assigned.
• This position will primarily support on our Iowa Locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing/Chemical Engineering or Related Experience/Education.
• 5+ years of experience with CapEx projects, Maintenance, Equipment/Process Design and Food Production Environment a plus.
• Project management experience.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees.
• Experience with implementing projects in food processing environment.
• Education and Experience Preferred:
• Experience with CPG packaging technology and automation.
• AutoCAD Software Experience.
• Knowledge of PLC’s, 3A standards, USDA Regulations.

Education and Experience Required:

• Valid drivers license.