Project Engineer

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

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Memphis, TN is seeking a Project Engineer to support capital project delivery and continuous improvement across processing and packaging operations. You will apply engineering principles to analyze requirements and drive projects from concept through commissioning.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least five years of project management experience, with hands-on experience in PFDs/P&IDs, PLCs, and GMP/HACCP/SQF/BRC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience on processing and/or packaging systems.
• Proficient with Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs); basic knowledge of ASME, ANSI, NFPA.
• Experience designing and implementing PLCs and controls for automation and cost savings.
• Familiar with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and BRC packaging standards.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to analyze and plan requirements for assigned food-related processing or packaging projects and cost studies.
• Prepare engineering specifications, design process and package flows, and create drawings and documentation for capital projects.
• Lead projects through concept, design, installation, commissioning, and qualification to meet defined scope and objectives.
• Obtain and apply applicable requirements, including permits, environmental regulations, sanitary design, GMP, safety, code requirements, and OSHA regulations.
• Specify equipment, obtain bids, select and purchase items, and supervise plant labor and contractors to ensure efficient execution.

Skills

Project management

PFDs & P&IDs

PLC & controls

GMP/HACCP/SQF/BRC

Engineering background

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer

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.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.