Project Engineer

MSI Express, Inc.; Hammond (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express, a contract manufacturing and packaging company, seeks an engineering project professional to drive manufacturing improvements and capital projects. You will manage scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts and system integration, ensuring compliance with GMP and sanitary practices.

The role requires broad engineering expertise, lean thinking, and strong collaboration with operations, maintenance and vendors to optimize facilities and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• BS degree in an engineering field; emphasis on Mechanical, Manufacturing, Facilities, or Maintenance Engineering.
• Experience in food industry or short shelf-life environment desired.
• Working knowledge of lean principles required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all phases of project management and engineering for manufacturing operations, including budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, and start-up.
• Applies GMP and sanitary practices to engineering projects.
• Designs and installs safe manufacturing systems and processes.
• Leads or participates in improvement workshops and capital projects.
• Provides leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians; communicates with operations, maintenance, customers and vendors.

Skills

Project management

Engineering

Lean principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Team leadership

GMP knowledge

Prioritization

Education

BS in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description: ROLE PURPOSE/POSITION SUMMARY

Provides engineering and project management services in support of manufacturing operations. Manages small to medium engineering projects; participates as a team member on projects. Participates in scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, report writing, start-up, and training processes.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs all phases of project management and engineering for manufacturing operations, including but not limited to: scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, report writing, start-up, and training Applies understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices for the food industry (sanitary practices) to engineering projects Designs and installs safe manufacturing systems and processes Selects and manages outside engineering as required to meet customer, product, and capacity requirements Stays abreast of technology enhancements within the industry Supports plant maintenance and operations by planning and implementing layouts of plant, office, and production equipment to provide maximum utilization of facilities and efficiency of production. Ensures equipment is maintained according to specifications Develops projects and justification for capital improvements as applicable Supports cost reduction and efficiency improvement programs by participating and leading teams to review manufacturing operations and develop and implement recommendations. Facilitates improvement workshops and manages improvement projects Supports other engineering team members with training and development, assistance on engineering projects, providing specialized expertise as required Serves as prime technical expert for assigned facilities. Builds credibility and holds influence with Operations, Maintenance, Customers and vendors. Provides leadership and guidance to lower level Engineers and Technicians This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence. The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/CAPABILITY PROFILE

MINIMUM EDUCATION BS degree in an engineering field, with particular emphasis on Mechanical, Manufacturing, Facilities, and/or Maintenance Engineering MINIMUM EXPERIENCE Previous contract manufacturing experience desired Experience in food industry or short shelf-life environment desired MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Working knowledge of lean principles required Experience in a high growth and dynamic environment required Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar required Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and interact collaboratively, working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and collaborate on best alternatives Strong analytical skills Experience in leveraging integrated technology to execute business processes Ability to work with ambiguity and to communicate complex issues in a clear manner Positive mindset with a 'Lean-in' mentality A continuous improvement mindset, never satisfied with the status quo Strong verbal, listening and presentation skills

MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.