Manufacturing Project Engineer - Lead Plant Upgrades

Kroger; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer to provide technical leadership in project management and engineering across its facilities. Responsibilities include developing and implementing capital projects, overseeing contractors, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of project engineering experience, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, and strong interpersonal and project management skills. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment focused on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project engineering experience delivering projects within cost/schedule/scope expectations.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with strong grasp of engineering disciplines, plant operations, and construction.
• 2+ years of project engineering leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and professional leadership for capital projects and improvements.
• Manage project schedule, scope, budget, and quality via project management skills.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis.

Skills

Project management

Engineering

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Project scheduling software

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer to provide technical leadership in project management and engineering across its facilities. Responsibilities include developing and implementing capital projects, overseeing contractors, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of project engineering experience, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, and strong interpersonal and project management skills. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment focused on safety and quality.