Meat Automation Project Engineering Lead

Prominent-Career-Solutions,-LL; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Prominent-Career-Solutions, LL is seeking a Project Engineering Manager in NC/VA to lead strategic automation projects for the meat processing sector. You will drive design, cost estimates, and supplier coordination while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver complex automation solutions.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years’ experience, and 2+ years in leadership. Expect travel up to 50%, budget accountability, and active involvement with vendors and project controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Leadership experience of 2+ years in a formal role.
• Apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Experience with installation/construction project scheduling.
• Budget management for multi-million dollar programs.
• Strong PM and contract administration capabilities.
• Familiarity with national codes and standards; engineering economics.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary designs and specifications for engineering and materials; prepare cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility and economic studies to ensure viable, cost-effective designs.
• Validate field work and produce as-built drawings; maintain documentation.
• Review projects for accuracy; guide vendors and contractors in execution.
• Coordinate schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors.
• Direct equipment vendors on layouts, utilities, and installation timelines.
• Evaluate consultant submissions; propose adjustments as needed.
• Prepare reports, budgets, plans, and schedules for management.
• Oversee contracts, bid packages, and compliance; manage project budgets.
• Monitor installations to meet proposals and budgets; drive ongoing improvements.
• Advance robotic and controls knowledge to deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Vendor management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Meat processing know-how

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

Job description

Prominent-Career-Solutions, LL is seeking a Project Engineering Manager in NC/VA to lead strategic automation projects for the meat processing sector. You will drive design, cost estimates, and supplier coordination while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver complex automation solutions.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years’ experience, and 2+ years in leadership. Expect travel up to 50%, budget accountability, and active involvement with vendors and project controls.