Engineering Project Manager

Vaco LLC; Austin (MN); Vor Ort; USD 108.000 - 145.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual bonus 15%

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Vaco is seeking an Engineering Project Manager for its food manufacturing operations in Minnesota. Based in Chaska onsite, you will lead capital improvement projects from planning through commissioning, coordinating cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing, managing $250K+ capital projects, and travel up to 50%. It offers a base salary of $108k–$145k with a 15% annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of engineering or capital project management experience within food manufacturing.
• Experience managing capital projects of $250K+ in multi-line manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to independently manage projects from concept through commissioning.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, production processes, and plant operations.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and provide occasional off-shift or weekend support during project execution.

Aufgaben

• Lead capital engineering projects from initial planning and budgeting through installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, contractors, and vendor relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall plant performance.
• Develop capital expenditure proposals and provide project updates to leadership.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to execute projects with minimal disruption to production.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, regulatory, and operational standards.
• Support engineering initiatives across multiple manufacturing locations.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Jobbeschreibung

Engineering Project Manager – Food Manufacturing

Location: Chaska, MN (Onsite)

Compensation: $108,000–$145,000 Base + 15% Annual Bonus

Travel: Approximately 25–50%

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established, national food manufacturing company seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead capital improvement projects across its manufacturing operations.

This is a newly created position driven by growth and increased capital investment. The company is looking for a hands‑on, self‑motivated engineering professional who can take ownership of projects, identify opportunities for improvement, and work closely with plant leadership to drive results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead capital engineering projects from initial planning and budgeting through installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, contractors, and vendor relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall plant performance.
• Develop capital expenditure proposals and provide project updates to leadership.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to execute projects with minimal disruption to production.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, regulatory, and operational standards.
• Support engineering initiatives across multiple manufacturing locations.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering or capital project management experience within food manufacturing.
• Experience managing capital projects of $250K+ in multi-line manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to independently manage projects from concept through commissioning.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, production processes, and plant operations.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and provide occasional off‑shift or weekend support during project execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with SAP and AutoCAD.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups.
• Experience supporting equipment upgrades, process improvements, and production expansion projects.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Newly created role: Opportunity to make an immediate impact and take ownership of meaningful capital projects.
• High visibility: Work directly with plant leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Project variety: Exposure to multiple facilities and a range of engineering initiatives.
• Career development: Join an established organization with continued investment in its manufacturing operations.
• Competitive compensation: Base salary of $108K–$145K, plus a 15% annual bonus opportunity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and additional employee benefits.

Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday, onsite, with flexibility required during installations, shutdowns, and other critical project milestones.