Engineering Project Manager

MSI Express; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing team at a leading food and beverage manufacturing company as an Engineering Project Manager. You will oversee engineering projects, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices while driving efficiency and cost reduction initiatives. This role requires a BS in engineering and experience in a dynamic environment, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Experience in food industry or short shelf-life environment desired.
• Working knowledge of lean principles required.
• Experience in a high growth and dynamic environment required.

Responsibilities

• Manages small to medium engineering projects in manufacturing operations.
• Applies Good Manufacturing Practices for engineering projects.
• Supports cost reduction and efficiency improvement programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

BS degree in an engineering field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

ROLE PURPOSE/POSITION SUMMARY:

• Provides engineering and project management services in support of manufacturing operations. Manages small to medium engineering projects; participates as a team member on projects. Participates in scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, report writing, start-up, and training processes.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all phases of project management and engineering for manufacturing operations, including but not limited to: scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, report writing, start-up, and training
• Applies understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices for the food industry (sanitary practices) to engineering projects
• Designs and installs safe manufacturing systems and processes
• Selects and manages outside engineering as required to meet customer, product, and capacity requirements
• Stays abreast of technology enhancements within the industry
• Supports plant maintenance and operations by planning and implementing layouts of plant, office, and production equipment to provide maximum utilization of facilities and efficiency of production. Ensures equipment is maintained according to specifications
• Develops projects and justification for capital improvements as applicable
• Supports cost reduction and efficiency improvement programs by participating and leading teams to review manufacturing operations and develop and implement recommendations. Facilitates improvement workshops and manages improvement projects
• Supports other engineering team members with training and development, assistance on engineering projects, providing specialized expertise as required
• Serves as prime technical expert for assigned facilities. Builds credibility and holds influence with Operations, Maintenance, Customers and vendors. Provides leadership and guidance to lower level Engineers and Technicians
• This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence. The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/CAPABILITY PROFILE:

MINIMUM EDUCATION

• BS degree in an engineering field, with particular emphasis on Mechanical, Manufacturing, Facilities, and/or Maintenance Engineering

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Experience in food industry or short shelf-life environment desired
• Working knowledge of lean principles required
• Experience in a high growth and dynamic environment required
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar required

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and interact collaboratively, working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and collaborate on best alternatives
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in leveraging integrated technology to execute business processes
• Ability to work with ambiguity and to communicate complex issues in a clear manner
• Positive mindset with a “Lean-in” mentality
• A continuous improvement mindset, never satisfied with the status quo
• Strong verbal, listening and presentation skills

Apply today and join our rapidly growing team!

- Inc. 5000 #124 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2025)

- Inc. 5000 #10 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2022)

- Inc. 5000 #165 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2021)

- Inc. 5000 #1,085 fastest growing company in the USA. (2023)

- Inc. 5000 #622 fastest growing company in the USA. (2022)

- Inc. 5000 #479 fastest growing company in the USA. (2021)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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