Project Engineer

The Mennel Milling Company; Caledonia (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee and execute manufacturing plant projects and provide technical solutions. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering, significant experience in the food manufacturing sector, and strong project management skills. This role offers a full-time position in a dynamic environment focused on safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated skills in managing multiple projects.
• Thorough understanding of food manufacturing regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects and manage budgets and schedules.
• Maintain engineering interface with business teams.
• Provide innovative technical solutions to meet productivity and safety objectives.

Skills

Project management

Troubleshooting

Packaging systems

Food safety regulations

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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SUMMARY

The Project Engineer will develop and execute manufacturing plant projects, capital or otherwise, including scope, schedule, budget, procurement, installation and performance. The role will provide technical solutions across the facility and site and will include leading cross functional teams in providing those solutions as necessary. This position will sustain the Mission and Motto and Food Safety and Quality Statement of the Mennel Milling Company.

PRIMARY WORK SHIFT

Works shift as assigned and overtime as required. Monday through Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Will vary, depending on workload

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all food and personal safety rules and regulations in respect to GMP’s, OSHA, HACCP, the Global Food Safety Initiative, the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act as stated in the FS&Q Statement, and sanitation guidelines as set forth by the company as listed in Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and attend all required training sessions. Maintain the department/facility in an everyday audit ready condition.
• Lead Engineer on projects, capital or otherwise. Overall project management, budget, schedule management, construction management, contractor management, start‑up, conceptual phases, project close‑out, scope development, cost estimation, system design, equipment sizing and selection, procurement, installation and check‑out.
• Maintain engineering interface with business team. Develop and maintain close working relationships with R&D, quality, manufacturing, operations, maintenance and finance.
• Offer production support and troubleshooting assistance to engineers, operations, and maintenance.
• Provide innovative technical solutions required to meet business objectives with emphasis on productivity, food safety, quality, and human safety.
• Provide support for both the annual and long‑term capital planning processes.
• Provide expertise on facility maintenance and recommend projects to keep facility in a safe and operable condition.
• Manages the capital expense budget for the plant.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage vendors, contractors and engineering firms.
• Coordinate and direct plant personnel and mechanics as needed to support project work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in engineering discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a continuous manufacturing environment. Food manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in managing multiple projects.
• Must have good understanding of packaging systems, process systems, facility design, and a working knowledge of plant manufacturing, engineering, quality, and research functions.
• Thorough understanding of food manufacturing regulatory requirements (GMP’s, food safety, etc.). Experience working with EPA and OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, procedures and plans. Ability to write, complete checklists and other basic documentation and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information or data in one‑on‑one and small group situations to co‑workers, supervisors, and managers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Must use solid judgment when making decisions. Must have ability to quickly recognize and plan for changing work duties and events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to perform maintenance tasks, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to conditions that are typical to a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, including moving equipment and machinery, dusty, hot/humid, and cold conditions; employee must be willing to work in all weather conditions, at heights, and in the presence of airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment usually requires the use of hearing protection. Work involves exposure to common wheat allergens.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing