Project Engineer

Boccard; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Boccard Life Sciences, a global industrial integrator, seeks a Project Engineer in Dayton, Ohio to develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes and installations in Food, Dairy, Beverage, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical, or Brewery markets.

The role requires a BS in a related engineering field and at least 5 years of proven experience. You will manage P&ID reviews, supplier coordination, and ensure projects meet budget, schedule, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years of proven related experience.
• Knowledge of food/cosmetic/pharma process operations.
• Familiar with P&ID, isometrics, layout and 3D drawings.
• Proficient with MS Office and data entry software.
• Able to work autonomously with strong communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Organize and control project elements to complete engineering projects.
• Create equipment lists from validated P&ID.
• Size and specify process equipment for liquid processing.
• Develop specifications and assist RFQ analysis.
• Manage purchase requisitions and supplier follow-up.
• Support design reviews (P&ID, drawings, 3D).
• Coordinate materials reception and installation.
• Ensure projects meet budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Prepare bid packages for mechanical installations.
• Coordinate between contractors and client representatives.

Skills

Process knowledge

P&ID & Isometrics

3D drawing

MS Suite

Autonomy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

BS in Food Processing/Chem Eng

Job description

Boccard Life Sciences, industrial integrator, located in 35 countries, designs, manufactures, assembles, and installs process solutions for its customers worldwide in the Food & Ingredients, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, and Brewing Industries.

The Project Engineer is responsible to develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing process and installations in accordance with customer specifications, good manufacturing practices, quality, safety and sanitary standards.

Position Functions :

• Complete engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements
• Establish equipment list from validated P&ID
• Perform standard technical calculations and sizing for a complete project or an area of a liquid processing project in Food, Dairy, Beverage, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical or Brewery markets
• Develop associated specifications and help in conducting RFQ process: offer analysis and technical comparison of offers to help final decision on supplier choice
• Manage PO requisition and supports supply chain in supplier follow up
• Support Project Managers, Site Managers and Engineering Manager in all the design review (P&ID, drawing, 3D)
• Manage and perform material control at reception
• Work to complete projects within budget, specifications and scheduling restraints
• Prepare technical bid packages for mechanical installation of process equipment, platforms, pipe racks, piping and other industrial components based on the scope of the projects, the drawings generated by the Design Office, the project schedule, internal guidelines and best practices, customer standards and specifications, building and plumbing codes, OSHA regulations and other site-specific conditions
• In collaboration with the Supply Chain Manager and the Project Manager, distributes the bid packages to qualified contractors and performs technical alignment of the proposals received
• Make recommendations regarding the selection of contractors and bid award
• Provide coordination between contractors onsite and customer representatives (i.e., safety manager, construction manager, production)
• Oversee contractor compliance with the contractual scope and defined quality standards, issue non-conformities reports as required, and ensure the effective implementation of agreed corrective action plans

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Food Processing, Agricultural, Biological, or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a related field.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Food and/or Cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical process
• Comprehension of P&ID’s, Isometrics, layout, 3D drawing and functional description
• Competency in MS suite and other data entry software
• Ability to work autonomously and complete tasks without constant supervision
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented