Project Engineer

About the role

The Engineer, Project Engineering supports the development and execution of capital projects and plant engineering initiatives to sustain and improve manufacturing capabilities. This role applies engineering expertise to equipment, processes, and systems while collaborating with project teams, plant partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable, and value-adding solutions that support company growth.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of capital projects by providing technical engineering expertise across project phases, from concept through commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, food safety, and regulatory requirements during project and plant engineering activities.
• Provide technical input to project teams, including equipment selection, specifications, layout development, and vendor evaluations.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Controls, and external partners to support successful project outcomes.
• Aid in the development of project documentation, schedules, cost estimates, and technical justifications.
• Provide technical support to plant operations to sustain and improve production capacity, reliability, and performance.
• Investigate and evaluate new or improved technologies, equipment, and methods to improve capability, efficiency, and profitability.
• Support commissioning, start-up, and handoff of new equipment and systems to operations and maintenance teams.
• Participate in cross-training efforts to build broader engineering capability and understanding of enterprise project management tools.
• Aid plant leadership and engineering teams with technical reviews, customer visits, audits, and engineering support as needed.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and standard operating procedures.
• Together with the leadership team, support compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, customer requirements, and applicable PCPs, CCPs, and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Typically requires a minimum of 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of electrical controls, automation systems, or manufacturing equipment (e.g., PLCs, VFDs, servos).
• Experience supporting engineering projects or capital initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, cross-functional environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications and engineering tools.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility over time.

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Technical expertise in engineering, particularly in equipment, processes, and systems.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications and engineering tools.

Benefits

• Two retirement benefits through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a company contribution of up to 16% of earnings towards retirement savings.
• Annual bonus pay opportunities.
• $10,000 relocation bonus and relocation package for U.S. Salaried positions relocating more than 50 miles.
• Childcare costs assistance up to $5,000 annually.
• Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself through a Wellness Incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).
• Tuition reimbursement for further education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits starting day one, including an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Partners Helping Partners program to support partners in need.
• Access to a variety of benefits to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Pay

• Salaried position.

Schedule

• Not specified.