Project Engineer

Tandem Foods; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Foods is seeking a Project Engineer to maximize project efficiency and profitability by defining specifications and driving packaging projects from design to completion.

You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and other stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient, reliable manufacturing and packaging solutions, while controlling scope, schedule, and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Packaging, or a related technical discipline.
• 2–7 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food/beverage with packaging/capital project exposure.
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts including electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of packaging systems, equipment, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong project and time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience with project management tools; familiarity with packaging design tools such as TOPS Pro preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute capital and packaging projects by organizing project scope, schedule, budget, safety, and implementation.
• Research, specify, and analyze processing and packaging equipment to improve manufacturing effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop expertise in highly automated food processing and packaging equipment.
• Partner with Maintenance and Plant Engineers to troubleshoot automated production lines and improve OEE.
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and process optimization.
• Define project responsibilities by identifying phases, resources, and reviewing bids.
• Develop and manage project schedules and sequencing of activities.
• Manage schedules and deliverables for contributors in alignment with contracts and production schedules.
• Determine technical specifications based on product design, packaging requirements, and performance standards.
• Communicate project status updates to executive leadership.
• Prepare and present project status reports with trends, risks, and actions.
• Support new product launches and packaging changes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Monitor progress and resolve risks to maintain schedules.
• Control project costs and administer contractor agreements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Packaging, or related technical discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

TOPS Pro

Excel (MS Office)

Job description

The Project Engineer is responsible for maximizing project efficiency and profitability by defining project specifications and executing projects through completion. This role develops scope and parameters for capital and packaging project design and implementation, supports packaging system design and validation, and manages key project elements including scope, schedule, budget, safety, and implementation. The Project Engineer works cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and other stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing and packaging solutions.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute capital and packaging projects by organizing and controlling project scope, schedule, budget, safety, and implementation.
• Research, specify, and analyze processing and packaging equipment to improve manufacturing effectiveness, reliability, and efficiency.
• Develop expertise in highly automated food processing and packaging equipment, including conveyors, mixers, ovens, wrappers, cartoners, case packers, and related systems.
• Partner with Maintenance and Plant Engineers to troubleshoot automated production lines, reduce downtime, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process optimization in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Develop expertise in manufacturing processes for assigned product families, including packaging formats, materials, line setup, changeovers, and optimization.
• Define project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning resources, and reviewing contractor bids.
• Develop and manage project schedules by reviewing project plans and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project activities.
• Manage schedules and deliverables for internal and external contributors, contractors, and consultants in alignment with customer contracts, budgets, and production schedules.
• Determine technical specifications based on product design, packaging requirements, customer requirements, and performance standards.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional team members, including providing project status updates to executive leadership.
• Prepare and present project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing project information, trends, risks, and recommended actions.
• Support new product launches, packaging changes, and process improvements by identifying solutions that reduce costs and increase production efficiency.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks or issues, and resolve problems to maintain established schedules.
• Control project costs by approving expenditures and administering contractor agreements within established project requirements.Contribute to overall Engineering team objectives by executing projects to established standards and delivering measurable results.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, quality, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Packaging, or a related technical discipline.
• 2–7 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within food and beverage manufacturing, with exposure to packaging engineering or capital project execution.
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of packaging systems, equipment, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes, understand cross-functional impacts, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong project and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deliverables, and adapt to changing requirements.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently while maintaining accountability for project results.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5S preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience with project management tools required; familiarity with packaging design tools such as TOPS Pro preferred.

Tandem Foods is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Shift

8am-5pm

Pay Range

$87,880 - 131,820.00

Work Setting

Onsite

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