Project Engineer

Producers Rice; Stuttgart (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Producers Rice in Stuttgart, AR, is seeking a Project Engineer to design layouts and specifications to maximize drying, milling and packaging efficiency while adhering to quality standards. The role involves analyzing process flows and proposing improvements within defined project scope and budget.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field or substantial management experience in grain processing, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel up to 150

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Agricultural, or Biological Engineering from a 4-year accredited university.
• Alternatively, 10 years of management experience in grain dryer or grain processes.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel within 150 miles of main office.

Responsibilities

• Provides design specifications and suggested layouts to maximize drying, milling and packaging efficiencies within established quality control standards.
• Monitors process flow to ensure continuing efficiency.
• Oversees the implementation of process improvements within project scope and budget parameters.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Travel ability

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Agricultural Engineering

B.S. in Biological Engineering

10 years of management experience in grain dryer or grain processes related field

Job description

Project Engineer

Stuttgart, Arkansas, US

Job Type: Full Time

Description/Job Summary

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Stuttgart, AR

Job Summary: Provides design specifications and suggested layouts to maximize drying, milling and packaging efficiencies within established quality control standards. Monitors process flow to ensure continuing efficiency and oversees the implementation of process improvements within project scope and budget parameters.

Pay: Salary commensurate with experience.

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess at least one of the following: B.S. in Mechanical, Agricultural, Biological Engineering from a 4-year accredited university or 10 years of management experience in grain dryer or grain processes related field.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess working knowledge of computers.
• Must be willing and able to travel as needed. Most travel is withing 150-miles radius of main office.
• Must be willing and able to bend, stoop, twist, turn, push, pull and crawl throughout the day.
• Must be willing and able to ride man-lifts.
• Must be willing and able to climb to and work at heights up to 200 feet.
• Must be willing and able to work in hot and cold temperatures for long periods of time.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to drive a company vehicle.
• Must be willing and able to wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Must be willing and able to follow all safety and food safety rules.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor.

Preferred

• Knowledge and use of Microsoft programs, spreadsheets, database, scheduling programs, and familiarity with current drafting software preferred or willing to learn drafting software as needed.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by phone at [phone] or email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.