Contract Project Engineer

ACE Partners; North Carolina; On-site; USD 103,320 - 117,096; Full time

Job summary

ACE Partners is seeking a Contract Project Engineer to support upgrade projects in North Carolina's food and beverage manufacturing sector. The role involves planning, coordinating, and executing capital improvement projects that enhance production efficiency and safety. Candidates should hold an engineering degree and have a substantial project management background.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience managing capital projects in operational facilities.
• Familiarity with hygienic design principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering tasks for factory upgrades.
• Oversee equipment installation and utility integration.
• Collaborate with teams for project execution.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Process Optimization

Compliance with Food Safety Standards

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Automation systems and controls (PLC/SCADA)

Job description

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Base pay range

$75.00/hr - $85.00/hr

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Head of U.S Contract - Food & Beverage | Life Sciences | Industrial

Job Title: Contract Project Engineer – Factory Upgrades

Location: North Carolina

Contract Length: 12 Months with possible extension

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: $75-85per/hr

Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and results-driven Project Engineer to join our client project on a contract basis to support ongoing upgrade projects at their manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be instrumental in planning, coordinating, and executing capital improvement projects aimed at enhancing production efficiency, safety, and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver end-to-end project engineering tasks for factory upgrades, including scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Oversee equipment installation, utility integration, and process optimization in a live manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, maintenance, quality assurance, and external contractors.
• Ensure all upgrades comply with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP) and relevant engineering codes.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and project updates for stakeholders.
• Support commissioning and validation activities.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment; food and beverage industry experience highly preferred.
• Proven track record managing capital projects in operational facilities.
• Familiarity with hygienic design principles, utility systems (e.g., CIP, steam, compressed air), and packaging lines.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with automation systems and controls (PLC/SCADA).
• PMP or similar project management certification.
• Working knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Project Management

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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