Project Engineer

Tony's Pizza Events Center; Pasadena (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Time off programs

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the CJ CheilJedang brand, is hiring a Project Engineer to support capital initiatives at the Pasadena, TX plant.

You will lead the development of fully executable projects and act as a resource from concept through execution and commissioning, aligning internal and external teams with the annual capital plan. Required: ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering and 2+ years of multi-unit project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (ABET accredited program preferred).
• 2+ years of demonstrated successful project management support on multi-unit operation projects up to $1M of capital spend.
• Demonstration of project management leadership, problem-solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train maintenance and production personnel and coordinate with vendors and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management services for engineering projects related to infrastructure, utilities, grounds, and building.
• Develop overall project design including line specification, budgets, schedules, and cash-flow forecasts.
• Coordinate external engineering services and align with internal teams for successful completion.
• Identify capital expenses, equipment selection, and optimal layout with timelines.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

CAD System

Drawing standards

Job description

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands likeRed Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

We are hiring a Project Engineer to work in our Asian plant in Pasadena, TX. This role leverages prior experience to support multiple, large-scale initiatives to execute complex capital projects within a specific platform or manufacturing site. You would lead the development of fully executable projects and act as a resource from the conceptual phase though execution and commissioning. You will also align internal & external teams in supporting the annual capital plan(s) of our businesses.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management services for assigned engineering projects typically related to infrastructure, utilities, grounds, and building (not generally related to production equipment itself).
• Develop overall project design including line specification, project budgets, schedules, project justification and manage capital requests, including cash-flow forecasts.
• Coordinate external engineering services and partners with internal teams as needed for successful project completion.
• Provide specifications, bid preparation, and bid solicitation to secure best pricing.
• Identify and manage capital and related expenses, optimum layout, equipment selection and timeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (ABET accredited program preferred).
• 2+ years of demonstrated successful project management support on multi-unit operation projects ranging up to $1M of capital spend.
• Demonstration of project management leadership, problem-solving, decision making, trouble-shooting, communications, and interpersonal skills. Showing desire to involve operators and mechanics in the project process.
• Ability to train maintenance and production personnel as well as plan and execute work with maintenance and vendors.
• Ability to effectively use a CAD System as well as full understanding of drawing/drifting practices, utilize engineering standards of design, construction and installation.
• Must have basic knowledge of processing, packaging & facility systems along with working knowledge of food manufacturing, engineering, quality, and research functions.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $125,000 annually with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, and wellbeing support programs.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.