Project Engineer - Food

In this role, you'll be the one defining the overall scope of work and designing new solutions for various projects, covering everything from concepts and budgeting to risk analysis and commissioning. Your responsibilities include managing financial accounts, serving as the liaison between clients and contractors, and facilitating meetings at all levels for project proposals. You'll need to establish strong relationships with vendors/suppliers and ensure projects are on schedule. ABOUT YOU: You hold a bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, or chemical) or a relevant science. A Project Management certificate or Professional Engineer (PE) certification is preferred. You bring 2-3 years of experience within a manufacturing environment (preferred) and at least 5 years of experience with engineering systems design (preferred), preferably in a dairy processing environment. You're mechanically and technically inclined. Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD is preferred. You have experience with project management processes, total quality management (TQM), and six sigma/continuous improvement. TPM experience is preferred. You possess knowledge of integrated automation and control technology and high-speed packaging systems design. You have experience developing plans within regulatory compliance (e.g., OSHA, FDA). Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proactive and professional demeanor, and the ability to take direction effectively are your strengths. You can prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints. Your established project management skills enable you to lead multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to changing priorities. You're adept at rapidly assessing, analyzing, and resolving complicated problems with little initial information or direction, even in ambiguous situations. Your leadership, interpersonal communication, and self-management skills make you comfortable working collaboratively with all levels of plant personnel, even with minimal supervision.