Senior Project Engineer

A leading global manufacturer in the confectionery and consumer goods space is seeking a passionate and driven Senior Project Engineer to join its dynamic team in Loves Park, IL. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact capital projects, drive operational excellence, and contribute to continuous innovation across manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the development and execution of capital projects, including documentation, layouts, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, production, and maintenance teams to deliver operational and financial analyses for project justification.
• Manage vendor relationships, equipment procurement, installation, and startup activities.
• Serve as the engineering representative on cross-departmental project delivery teams.
• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives across plant procedures and manufacturing methods.
• Analyze plant operations to reduce downtime, energy consumption, and safety risks.
• Maintain technical layouts using ACAD and 3D engineering tools.
• Support training programs and ensure compliance with safety and food safety standards.
• Conduct technical evaluations and select equipment suppliers to meet process and packaging needs.
• Apply methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, SMED, and Preventative Maintenance to optimize performance.

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