Food Processing Project Engineer | CapEx & Travel

Michael Foods; Britt (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Britt, Iowa, is seeking a Project Manager for engineering assignments across our production facilities. You will plan, schedule, and coordinate CapEx projects from small installations to large expansions, ensuring budgets, timing, and quality are met.

The role requires strong project management skills, experience in a food processing environment, and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments and external vendors. Travel ~30% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of CapEx, maintenance, and equipment/process design in food production.
• Strong project management and ability to handle multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with implementing projects in a food processing environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, define, program manage and implement equipment/process/building/utility installations within the integrated supply chain.
• Plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate technical and management aspects of projects, including contractors/equipment manufacturers/internal support.
• Recognize and initiate corrective action when technical problems develop.
• Maintain regular contact with project clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with manufacturing facilities on equipment/layout challenges.
• Assist in preparing engineering project proposals.
• Support multiple facilities by identifying cost savings opportunities.
• Lead sanitary equipment design updates with FSQ/plant/staff.
• Troubleshoot production/building/equipment issues as assigned.
• Develop equipment purchase/project plans for future replacement/upgrades.
• Participate in meetings and resolve client/engineering issues; solicit feedback to improve execution.
• Ensure effective engineering and client communications across supply chain.
• Travel is approximately 30% depending on project workload.
• Main office location centralized to plants supported; travel to other Iowa locations.
• Perform other duties of similar nature as assigned.
• This position will primarily support on our Iowa Locations.

Skills

Project management

CapEx projects

Vendor coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing/Chemical Engineering or Related

Tools

AutoCAD Software

PLC knowledge

USDA Regulations

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Britt, Iowa, is seeking a Project Manager for engineering assignments across our production facilities. You will plan, schedule, and coordinate CapEx projects from small installations to large expansions, ensuring budgets, timing, and quality are met.

The role requires strong project management skills, experience in a food processing environment, and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments and external vendors. Travel ~30% may be needed.