Project Engineer

About the role

CJ Schwan’s is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team in Salina, Kansas. This position offers a competitive total rewards package including a base salary range of $75,000 to $125,000 annually, with potential for a 10% annual incentive bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provides project management services for assigned engineering projects.
• Develops overall project design including line specification, project budgets, schedules, project justification and develops capital requests, including cash-flow forecast.
• Captures external engineering services and coordinates with internal team for successful project completion.
• Prepares specifications, bid preparation, and bid solicitation to secure best pricing.
• Manages capital and related expenses, optimum layout, equipment selection and timeline.
• Provides Global Supply Chain (GSC) feasibility perspectives for growth, productivity and infrastructure.
• Manages communications and project governance within GSC key stakeholders.
• Fulfills requirements for the: Design phase (e.g. Risk analysis, design Failure Mode Effects), Analysis (FMEA), Sanitary design, Safety analysis
• Implementation phase (e.g. Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT)) Start-up (e.g. Commissioning, Qualification and Verification (CQV) planning, Vertical Start-up (VSU) assessments) and successful handover to the plant.
• Collaborates with R&D and business teams on tests, trials, and new products.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (ABET accredited program preferred).
• Typically has 5+ years related experience.
• Strong ability to involve operators and mechanics in the project process.
• Ability to train maintenance and production personnel as well as plan and execute work with maintenance and vendors.
• Knowledge of Lean Six-Sigma concepts is preferred.
• Ability to effectively use a CAD System as well as full understanding of drawing/drifting practices, utilize engineering standards of design, construction and installation.
• Must have basic knowledge of processing, packaging & facility systems along with working knowledge of food manufacturing, engineering, quality, and research functions.
• Demonstrates compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, EPA, City and/or State agencies, etc. for both manufacturing processes and building requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel 0 to 50% as required (dependent on location).

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with project management software.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Time off programs.
• Retirement and financial offerings.