Project Engineer

Danone North America, LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

401k plan

Wellness program

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Paid parental bonding leave

Job summary

Danone North America invites applications for a Project Engineer on site in Fort Worth, TX. You will join the Fort Worth plant engineering team to drive capital projects, ensuring safety, quality, performance, and alignment with plant objectives.

You will oversee technical execution, timelines, and financial performance for multiple projects. The role emphasizes collaboration with CAPEX teams, engineering leadership, and cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science from an accredited institution.
• 3–5 years of experience in capital projects or maintenance/reliability in a food manufacturing site.
• CPG beverage/food manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute capital projects at the Fort Worth plant (Processing, Packaging, Building, Utilities).
• Collaborate with Engineering Manager to align project priorities for the Fort Worth facility.
• Develop and manage capital forecast and budgets with CAPEX Analyst.

Skills

Integrated automation and controls

High-speed packaging design

Dairy processing engineering

Plant utility systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Job description

Project Engineer

Job Locations: US-TX-Fort Worth

At Danone, our commitment to manufacturing the highest quality products while meeting market demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently seeking a Project Engineer for an onsite role at our Fort Worth, Texas facility, located at 1300 W. Peter Smith Rd, Fort Worth, TX.

In this role, you will be part of the Fort Worth plant engineering team and will support the plant's strategic, operational, and policy-related initiatives. Your focus will include safety, quality, performance, and overall organizational objectives. You will manage multiple capital projects at the Fort Worth plant, overseeing technical execution, timelines, and financial performance for each project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute capital projects at the Fort Worth plant, including Processing, Packaging, Building, and Utility systems
• Partner with the Engineering Manager to align project priorities specific to the Fort Worth facility
• Collaborate with the CAPEX Analyst to develop and manage the capital forecast and budgets for plant projects
• Create, design, and evaluate initial request-for-tender documents alongside the Engineering Manager
• Work with Regional Engineering teams during bidding processes and technical evaluations
• Coordinate with the CAPEX Procurement team to align priorities and support contract negotiations
• Travel occasionally as needed for training or project support related to the Fort Worth plant

Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. (**For worker level roles: Review for applicability for each site**).

About You

Job Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge in:
  • Integrated automation and controls technology
  • High-speed packaging system design
  • Dairy processing engineering and PMO practices, including 3A standards
  • Manufacturing plant utility systems

• Highly organized and self-disciplined, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects at the Fort Worth site
• Strong conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility to work extended hours, including weekends or late shifts, during installation and startup phases

Experience and Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Science or relevant degree from an accredited College or University
  • Candidates without a complete bachelor's degree will be considered if they have a minimum of 5 years of experience managing capital projects or managing maintenance and reliability in a food manufacturing site.

• 3 to 5 years of experience
  • 3 years of relevant Engineering experience required, preferably in CPG beverage/food manufacturing

This onsite position at the Fort Worth plant plays a critical role in supporting the site's continued growth and operational excellence.

About Us, We offer and What's next

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia, DanActive, Danimals, Dannon, evian, Follow Your Heart, Happy Family Organics, International Delight, Light + Fit, Nutricia , Oikos, Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, STK Cold Brew Coffee , Too Good & Co, and YoCrunch.

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.