Global Project Engineer, Food & Beverage Systems

Gea Group; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

12 paid holidays + 136 hours PTO

7% 401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentive program

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings & Spending Accounts

Job summary

GEA Group is seeking a Project Engineer to lead engineering projects in the Food & Beverages sector. You will manage all phases from kickoff to commissioning, coordinating with engineering, procurement, production, and service teams to ensure successful installations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–5 years of experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. SA P and MS Office proficiency are expected, with a bonus for industry experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years applicable experience.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects and deliver on time.
• Strong communicator with excellent verbal/written skills and customer focus.
• Skilled at building strong working relationships – internally and externally.
• Passion for solving complex problems with process equipment or technical systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience is a plus.
• Experience with food and beverage industry projects is a strong bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, procurement, production, and service teams.
• Serve as the customer’s trusted technical contact from order to delivery and beyond.
• Oversee sub-contractors and field activities for successful installations.
• Analyse specifications and review product designs to meet project goals.
• Create and manage project timelines using SAP and MS Office tools.
• Provide technical support to sales and service teams – be the go-to expert!
• Ensure every project hits its mark in quality, timing, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Strong communicator

Customer focus

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

GEA Group is seeking a Project Engineer to lead engineering projects in the Food & Beverages sector. You will manage all phases from kickoff to commissioning, coordinating with engineering, procurement, production, and service teams to ensure successful installations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–5 years of experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. SA P and MS Office proficiency are expected, with a bonus for industry experience.