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The Senior Project Engineer will provide technical leadership for capital projects related to food manufacturing equipment and supporting plant infrastructure. The Sr PE will manage engineering projects related to changes in production capacity, automation, quality, and efficiency, by utilizing resources both internally and with outside equipment vendors and contractors. This role supports the full project lifecycle including concept definition, cost-benefit valuation, equipment specification, build, installation, implementation, and production handover.
Overview
The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for leading capital projects in a food manufacturing environment, coordinating internal teams and external vendors to deliver engineered solutions that meet production and safety requirements on time and within budget. Responsibilities
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and outside vendors to deliver engineered solutions that satisfy customer demands Ensure project engineering deliverables and schedules are met on time and in budget Minimize schedule impacts and technical risk by foreseeing and proactively addressing obstacles to implementation Oversee construction activities, equipment and conveyance installations, and coordinate vendor resources Serve as the primary window between the plant and external engineering solution providers Project manage plant utility projects that ensure target environmental conditions for food manufacturing Ensure solutions are targeted towards product integrity, reliability, and cost effectiveness Routinely investigate, define, and improve equipment, supporting utilities, and systems within the facility Define, supervise, and manage installations for internal engineering and maintenance-based improvements projects Analyze processes and plant conditions to define required change points Provide expertise and direction setting for technical solutions Develop and iterate 2D layout options and functional concepts Identify packaging, production, and environmental conditions efficiency opportunities Quantify ROI of proposed projects Define production and quality performance metrics Define current vs. target plant conditions and performance Research new products, solutions and procedures as required Review packaging material changes to determine scope of impact to equipment and/or line controls Manage projects within defined scope, timeline, budget and acceptance Execute delivery in accordance with project schedules Coordinate schedules and scopes of multiple outside vendors to achieve targets Clearly organize and deliver product and packaging information and samples to equipment vendors Organize and deliver plant layout information, utilities specs, and other project related metrics to supporting vendors Routinely communicate project vision, status, expectations, timeline, and cost to key stakeholders Support weekend and holiday installation schedules Manage construction activities and equipment installations Document engineering and manufacturing procedures and change points as required Other duties as assigned Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor of Science in engineering, with priority given to Mechanical Engineering Minimum 3+ years of engineering projects experience, with priority given to food, pharma, or nutraceutical background Certified Project Manager (CPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) a plus Ability to receive and factor in multiple inputs simultaneously, including operations, maintenance quality, marketing, engineering, R&D, and field services Ability to clearly and effectively communicate technical problems and solutions Understanding mechanical layouts, schematics and 2D & 3D AutoCAD drawings Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment Understand, develop, and make improvement to packaging flow and sequence of operations Ability to identify priority-ranked workflow to focus on highest impact areas Ability to work in a team environment Be a willing self-starter Possess a long-term quality mindset Dynamic and responsible person with a good sense of work organization Possess a high degree of integrity and conscientiousness Team spirit, rigor, creativity, and versatility Ability to work under high-demand project delivery schedules and pressure Proficiency in Microsoft’s Office products (MS Project, Visio, and advanced Excel) Proficiency in MS SmartSheets a plus Ability to travel 30+% as necessary to ensure successful project implementation and startup Project Management Problem Solving/Analytical Presentations Skills Teamwork Organizational Skills Communications Proficiency (to include written, verbal and negotiation) Time Management (manage priorities and workflow) Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Industry
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The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for leading capital projects in a food manufacturing environment, coordinating internal teams and external vendors to deliver engineered solutions that meet production and safety requirements on time and within budget. Responsibilities
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and outside vendors to deliver engineered solutions that satisfy customer demands Ensure project engineering deliverables and schedules are met on time and in budget Minimize schedule impacts and technical risk by foreseeing and proactively addressing obstacles to implementation Oversee construction activities, equipment and conveyance installations, and coordinate vendor resources Serve as the primary window between the plant and external engineering solution providers Project manage plant utility projects that ensure target environmental conditions for food manufacturing Ensure solutions are targeted towards product integrity, reliability, and cost effectiveness Routinely investigate, define, and improve equipment, supporting utilities, and systems within the facility Define, supervise, and manage installations for internal engineering and maintenance-based improvements projects Analyze processes and plant conditions to define required change points Provide expertise and direction setting for technical solutions Develop and iterate 2D layout options and functional concepts Identify packaging, production, and environmental conditions efficiency opportunities Quantify ROI of proposed projects Define production and quality performance metrics Define current vs. target plant conditions and performance Research new products, solutions and procedures as required Review packaging material changes to determine scope of impact to equipment and/or line controls Manage projects within defined scope, timeline, budget and acceptance Execute delivery in accordance with project schedules Coordinate schedules and scopes of multiple outside vendors to achieve targets Clearly organize and deliver product and packaging information and samples to equipment vendors Organize and deliver plant layout information, utilities specs, and other project related metrics to supporting vendors Routinely communicate project vision, status, expectations, timeline, and cost to key stakeholders Support weekend and holiday installation schedules Manage construction activities and equipment installations Document engineering and manufacturing procedures and change points as required Other duties as assigned Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor of Science in engineering, with priority given to Mechanical Engineering Minimum 3+ years of engineering projects experience, with priority given to food, pharma, or nutraceutical background Certified Project Manager (CPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) a plus Ability to receive and factor in multiple inputs simultaneously, including operations, maintenance quality, marketing, engineering, R&D, and field services Ability to clearly and effectively communicate technical problems and solutions Understanding mechanical layouts, schematics and 2D & 3D AutoCAD drawings Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment Understand, develop, and make improvement to packaging flow and sequence of operations Ability to identify priority-ranked workflow to focus on highest impact areas Ability to work in a team environment Be a willing self-starter Possess a long-term quality mindset Dynamic and responsible person with a good sense of work organization Possess a high degree of integrity and conscientiousness Team spirit, rigor, creativity, and versatility Ability to work under high-demand project delivery schedules and pressure Proficiency in Microsoft’s Office products (MS Project, Visio, and advanced Excel) Proficiency in MS SmartSheets a plus Ability to travel 30+% as necessary to ensure successful project implementation and startup Project Management Problem Solving/Analytical Presentations Skills Teamwork Organizational Skills Communications Proficiency (to include written, verbal and negotiation) Time Management (manage priorities and workflow) Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Industry
Food and Beverage Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Novus Foods by 2x Cincinnati, OH $81,000 - $137,000 4 days ago Harrison, OH $67,983 - $123,445 2 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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