Manufacturing Project Engineer

Eagle Family Foods Group LLC; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Manufacturing Project Engineer to lead innovative projects in a dynamic environment. This role involves managing capital projects, developing specifications for new equipment, and providing technical oversight for processing systems. Join a company with a rich heritage of over 150 years in the food industry, where your contributions will enhance production capabilities and foster a culture of continuous improvement. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field required.
• 2 years of experience as a Manufacturing Project Engineer or related role.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects and support innovation in manufacturing.
• Develop specifications and RFPs for new equipment and projects.
• Provide technical leadership for processing systems.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Technical Leadership

Process Oversight

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Overview

At Eagle Foods we are builders. We are builders of brands, categories, and people. Eagle Foods enjoys a rich heritage with brands that have proven category leadership for more than 150 years. Eagle is a diversified food company producing and marketing sweetened condensed and evaporated milk, snacks and convenient meal solutions products. As a company, Eagle Foods is passionate about fostering an entrepreneurial spirit that boldly builds better people and better brands while focusing on the positive impact our company, our products and our people have on the world. Eagle Foods has a bold family of brands that consumers have come to rely on for decades, including Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk and Evaporated Milk, Magnolia Sweetened Condensed Milk, PET Milk, Popcorn Indiana, Cretors Popcorn, Helper and Suddenly Salad. Eagle Foods products are marketed and distributed across all U.S. retail channels, including grocery stores, club stores and mass-merchandisers, as well as foodservice and export, U.S. military, and private label business.

Responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Project Engineer

WORKSITE LOCATION: Waukegan, IL

JOB DUTIES:

1. Project and Budget Management: Manage capital and support innovation.
2. Equipment and Project Specification: Develop specifications and RFPs for new equipment and projects.
3. Third-Party Coordination: Work with external parties to develop and execute projects.
4. Process System Oversight: Provide technical leadership for processing systems.
5. Capital Project Execution: Manage significant capital projects from planning to execution.
6. Production Capacity Analysis: Collaborate with the Plant Manager to identify and address production constraints.
7. CQV Leadership: Lead Commissioning/Qualification/Verification for projects.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, or a related field plus 2 years of experience as a Manufacturing Project Engineer or any related occupation.