Project Engineer

Manpower Engineering; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join its engineering team in Memphis, Tennessee.

The role supports capital project delivery and continuous improvement across processing and packaging operations in a food processing environment. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of project management experience, with experience in PFDs/P&IDs and PLC automation to enable cost savings and scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in design and installation of processing/packaging systems.
• Experience with PFDs and P&IDs and with ASME, ANSI, NFPA standards.
• Experience designing PLC controls for automation and cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to analyze and plan requirements for food-related processing and/or packaging projects and cost studies to achieve targeted objectives.
• Prepare engineering specifications, design process and package flows, and create drawings and documentation needed to support capital projects.
• Lead projects through concept, design, installation, commissioning, and qualification to meet defined scope and project objectives.
• Obtain and adopt applicable requirements, including building permits, environmental regulations, sanitary design, GMP standards, safety, code requirements, and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional work

Process engineering

PLC automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PFDs & P&IDs

PLC programming

Job description

Location:Memphis, Tennessee
Department Size:12-15
Reports to:Plant Engineer
Direct Reports: 1-2
Pay Range:$75,000 - $88,000

Our client, a leading food processing and packaging organization, is seeking a Project Engineer to join their team. As a Project Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering organization supporting capital project delivery and continuous improvement across processing and packaging operations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical problem-solving skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a collaborative mindset that helps you coordinate internal teams and external contract partners to deliver projects that meet scope, schedule, and cost targets.

What's the Job?

• Apply engineering principles to analyze and plan requirements for assigned food-related processing and/or packaging projects and cost studies to achieve targeted objectives.
• Prepare engineering specifications, design process and package flows, and create the drawings and documentation needed to support capital projects.
• Lead projects through concept, design, installation, commissioning, and qualification to meet defined scope and project objectives.
• Obtain and adopt applicable requirements, including building permits, environmental regulations, sanitary design, Good Manufacturing Practices, safety, code requirements, and OSHA regulations.
• Specify equipment and services, obtain bids, select and purchase required items, and supervise plant labor and contractors to ensure efficient execution and completion.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an engineering-based degree (Mechanical or Chemical preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in the design and installation of processing and/or packaging systems.
• Working knowledge and ability to construct Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), with a basic understanding of ASME, ANSI, NFPA, and other industry standards.
• Experience designing and implementing PLC, controls, and related applications for automation and cost savings in a standardized, expandable approach.
• Experience with food safety requirements such as GMP Standards, HACCP, SQF, and BRC Certification (experience with packaging equipment such as form-fill-seal, cartoning, casepacking, conveying, palletizing, metal detection, and checkweighing is a plus).

What's in it for me?

• Competitive salaried compensation package aligned to experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits access to support health and well-being.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Career development opportunities to expand skills and grow professionally.
• Meaningful impact by leading capital projects and supporting continuous improvement across the organization.