Project Engineer

CO1400 Griffith Foods International Inc.; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

ESOP

PTO, Holidays & Leaves

Discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

Griffith Foods International Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate and execute engineering projects onsite in Lithonia, GA. The role involves leading capital projects, coordinating maintenance, and working with external contractors to meet plant goals.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical/mechatronic/chemical engineering background with at least 2 years of project management experience and proficiency in AutoCAD. Eligible for work in the United States, visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• At least 2 years hands-on experience in Engineering Project Management.
• Experience with AutoCAD or a similar drafting system.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and exercise functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within the assigned facility.
• Oversee personnel on capital projects, including maintenance and outside contractors, aligning staffing requirements.
• Communicate with the team to plan, troubleshoot, and present plans to stakeholders or Steering Committee.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronic/Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location

Onsite in Lithonia, GA

Compensation

$85,000 - $120,000/year plus bonus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and exercise functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within the assigned facility.
• Exercise functional authority over personnel working on capital projects, including maintenance, continuous improvement, and outside contractors, coordinating and negotiating project staffing requirements.
• Communicate integrally with the broader team to enable planning, troubleshooting, and execution of key initiatives; prepare and present plans to project stakeholders or Steering Committee.
• Carried out process improvement initiatives through capital projects.
• Coordinate the launch of manufacturing upgrades, establishing goals, training team members, evaluating results, and ensuring project integration into plant operations.
• Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of buildings and equipment to support the development of master plans, updating them at least annually.
• Maintain interface with Business Unit and Supply Chain Leadership to provide capital plan updates and ensure customer needs are met.
• Support standards development and application of ways of working.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert for Project Management Principles, Early Management, and VSU, owning the VSU roadmap for each project as needed.
• Leverage expertise in Maintenance Prevention, Design FMEA, TT&T (Technology Transfer and Training), FAT, SAT, and CQV methodologies.
• Assign and oversee project personnel across the VSU cycle, documenting all aspects of project execution within the VSU framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience in Engineering Project Management.
• Experience with AutoCAD or a similar drafting system.
• Current, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (visa sponsorship not available).

Preferred

• Degree in Mechatronic Engineering or related field.
• Previous engineering project management experience at a manufacturing firm or consulting firm specializing in manufacturing processes.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• PE designation.

Physical Requirements

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, occasional forklift or pallet jack operation.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy.
• Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance.
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account.
• Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, 401(k) with company match, ESOP.
• PTO, Holidays & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.
• Potential discretionary bonus (target 6% based on personal & company performance).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Griffith Foods honors the rights of all employees and protects all applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities. EEO Notice of Rights applies per federal, state, and local law.