Project Engineer

UNAVAILABLE; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Plan

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Bonding Leave

Job summary

Danone U.S. seeks a Project Engineer for an onsite role at the Fort Worth, Texas facility. You will join the Fort Worth plant engineering team, manage capital projects, and drive safety, quality, and financial performance across initiatives.

You will oversee timelines, collaborate across engineering and procurement, and ensure alignment with plant priorities while supporting startup and installation phases. This role emphasizes strong communication and multi-project leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience with integrated automation and controls technology.
• High-speed packaging system design experience.
• Dairy processing engineering and PMO practices, including 3A standards.
• Manufacturing plant utility systems knowledge.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to manage multiple projects at Fort Worth site.
• 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience; CP beverages/food manufacturing preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or related field; candidates without a degree may qualify with 5+ years of experience managing capital projects or maintenance in a food manufacturing site.

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 for the Fort Worth facility.
• Collaborate with the CAPEX Analyst to develop and manage capital forecasts and budgets for plant projects.
• Create, design, and evaluate initial RFP documents with the Engineering Manager.
• Work with Regional Engineering teams during bidding and technical evaluations.
• Coordinate with CAPEX Procurement to align priorities and support contract negotiations.
• Travel occasionally for training or project support related to Fort Worth plant.

Skills

Automation & controls

High-speed packaging

Dairy processing & PMO

Plant utilities

Multi-project management

Education

Engineering/Science degree

Experience alternative to degree (5+ yrs)

Job description

Short Intro and About the Job

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

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

• 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.

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, STōK 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.