Project Engineer

Post Holdings, Inc.; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 111,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. seeks an experienced engineer to lead capital expenditure projects across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, ensure safety and quality, and deliver installations on schedule in a food processing environment.

Responsibilities include working with facilities, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to define scope, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvements across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing or chemical engineering or related experience.
• 7+ years of CapEx project experience in a food production environment.
• Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, and manage CapEx projects across NJ/PA sites.
• Coordinate equipment, processes, and building/utility installations.
• Ensure adherence to codes, GMPs, and food safety standards.
• Travel up to 30% to NJ and PA sites.
• Partner with vendors, facilities, and clients to optimize project execution.

Skills

CapEx experience

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Food processing environment knowledge

Automation knowledge

PLC knowledge

USDA regulations

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/manufacturing/chemical engineering or Related combined Experience/Education

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Klingerstown, Pennyslvania known for their ice cream socials at Klingerstown Lutheran Parish, fishing rodeo, and fireman's parade.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates assigned engineering work;monitors work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and standards; ensures effective communication between all disciplines and all other project participants. They will work extensively with and require assistance from multiple departments throughout the organization to properly define and execute successful projects. Projects will vary greatly in requirements/execution and scope from small installations to large expansions. The ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects at varying sites, while maintaining budgets, timing and quality are a must. Candidate must possess a drive to consistently be improving/learning and applying new methods to overcome obstacles/barriers to complete their tasks.

This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, define, program manage and implement equipment/process/building/utility installations within the integrated supply chain.
• Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects, including contractors/equipment manufacturers/internal support.
• Ability to recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• Requires extensive regular contact with assigned project clients.
• Work with manufacturing facilities on equipment/layout challenges.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals.
• Support multiple facilities by identifying cost savings opportunities.
• Support/Lead continual sanitary equipment design updates with FSQ/plant/staff.
• Support Facilities with troubleshooting production/building/equipment issues as assigned.
• Support facilities in development of equipment purchase/project plans for future replacement/upgrades or process capacity increases.
• Participating in meetings and resolving client/engineering and management project issues. Solicit feedback from facilities and business units to improve project execution.
• Ensure effective engineering and client communications through thorough understanding of the supply chain and the impact of assigned projects/equipment/building changes.
• Travel is Project/Workload dependent, approximately 30%. Main Office Location is centralized to the plants being supported; travel is predominately to other locations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania within driving distance.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level, as assigned.
• This position will primarily support on our New Jersey and Pennsylvania locations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/manufacturing/chemical engineering or Related combined Experience/Education.
• 7+ years of experience with CapEx projects, Equipment/Process Design and Food Production Environment a plus.
• Project management experience. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication. Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees.
• Experience with implementing projects in food processing environment.
• Experience with CPG packaging technology and automation.
• AutoCAD Software Experience.
• Knowledge of PLC’s, 3A standards, USDA Regulations.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

The pay range for this position is $110,629 - $163,731 per year.