Senior Project Engineer

Who We Are At Ghirardelli, we honor tradition and drive innovation, aiming to be the top choice for premium chocolate. Our commitment to Making Life A Bite Better inspires both our products and the way we do business. We support personal and professional growth, recognizing that each employee’s contribution directly impacts Ghirardelli’s growth and success. Join our dynamic team and help shape Ghirardelli's future. Job Summary The Senior Project Engineer manages capital improvement projects to build, maintain, and improve the manufacturing infrastructure. The Engineering Department’s purpose is to Deliver Great Solutions by being both innovative and brilliant at the basics. Essential Functions Design, plan and organize multiple new installations projects with minimal supervisionDevelops and maintains project scope, budget, timeline and success criteria to meet given objectivesUses good PM fundamentals including the existing Early Equipment Management process with expert abilityIdentify areas for process improvement in production and business processesCarry out independent concept investigations for solutions to assigned projectsWork with suppliers to order, specify, test and approve new equipmentCoordinate mechanical and electrical installation requirements with both outside contractors and internal resources where applicableEnsure efficient hand over of new installations to Production and Maintenance Departments through proper training and documentation of new equipment and/or packaging/process systemsServe as a resource for Maintenance when expert and in-depth information is required for troubleshooting and preventative work on new equipmentParticipates in the process improvement teams as a team member in other Continuous Improvement initiatives as needed Minimum Education And Experience BS/A Degree in Engineering and 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing capital project management position; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Mechatronics, Automation and Electric Engineering degrees are preferredFood or pharmaceutical background preferred; Chocolate experience desiredAbility to effectively collaborate on all levels, functions, and departmentsManagement of +3MM capital projectsFood or pharmaceutical background preferred; Chocolate experience desiredPossess knowledge about EHSS (environmental, health, safety, security) requirements in a food production plantAbility to work effectively in a Union environmentComputer literacy in MS Office and Auto Cad; ERP knowledge is a plusStrong analytical and problem solving abilitiesClear oral and written presentation skills Other Job Requirements Must be able to work seated or standing for at least 8 hoursMust be able to lift a minimum of 35 lbsTravel is required, the amount of travel is dependent on the projects being managedMust be able to concentrate for extended periods of time paying close attention to detailGenerally, works in a regular office environmentIn support of projects, working in the field is occasionally requiredConditions in the field include:Ability to climb stairs and ladders; must be able to work from heightsExposure to vibration, moving mechanical parts and loud noiseCapable of using protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses/goggles, safety shoes, hearing protection, air masks, respirators, etc. in the performance of job dutiesAbility to work in extreme temperatures and will be exposed to heat, cold, wind, rain, dust, confined spaces, elevated areas, dirt, ash particles and fuel particlesMust be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditionsMust be able to kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required Salary: $117770 to $153080 / year