Project Engineer

Project Engineer

• Remote
• Days, Monday-Friday
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• $120,000-$130,000

We are working with an established food manufacturing company recruiting a Project Engineer. This is a Remote role that will require travel to the different manufacturing sites throughout the U.

S . This position provides a base salary in the region of $120K-$130K along with excellent employment benefits which include 401K, Healthcare, Vision and Dental, PTO, and Annual Bonus.

Key Responsibilities :

• Responsible for successful management of capital projects at multiple facilities, including equipment and facility upgrades, capacity expansions and distribution expansions.
• Obtain and evaluate proposals for capital equipment purchases and mechanical, electrical, and civil design and work.
• Provide hands on leadership of the design, procurement, installation, start up and hand off to Manufacturing phases of capital projects.
• Coordinate and direct facility construction and equipment installation services with suppliers, contractors, OEMs and production and maintenance personnel.
• Maintain projects on budget, on scope and on time.
• Coordination and direction of cross functional teams (manufacturing, supply chain, packaging engineering, R&D) to ensure projects meet the needs of all stakeholders, while maintaining focus on Safety, Quality, Customer Service and Costs.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and progression of the Early Equipment Management Pillar, CQV process and Engineering standards.
• Preparation of bid documents for the purpose of obtaining project scope, specifications, justification, detailed cost estimate and project savings calculations.
• Keep informed of new technologies in packaging and processing automation to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace and our position as a low-cost quality producer.

Qualifications & Experience required :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 2 - 5 years’ experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in a food manufacturing operation including experience in project management, CAD, line layout, mechanical / civil and electrical engineering.
• Firm knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Government regulations as they apply to a food manufacturing operation (OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, GMP).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Word, Excel and MS Project required. Knowledge of JD Edwards a plus.
• Must have strong management skills regarding coordinating the efforts of plant personnel and outside contractors.
• Must be skilled in problem solving and process development.
• Ability to manage projects involving multiple contractors from conception to start-up.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of packaging and processing automation.
• Ability to handle multiple duties and projects simultaneously.
• Strong team and personal leadership skills.

Relevant Job Title : Project Engineer, Project Manager, Engineering Project Manager, Project Coordinator

All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work and live in the USA. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.

Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

Axion Recruitment is working as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.