Project Engineer | Food Manufacturing

CS Recruiting, a Hirewell company; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Recruiting, a Hirewell company, seeks a Project Engineer for a food manufacturing site in Nampa, ID. You will lead capital projects from inception to completion, maintain CAD drawings, and coordinate cross-functional teams ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 3+ years in project management for process equipment, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), and proven collaboration with contractors to deliver on time and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred).
• 3+ years of capital project management on Pre-Process and Process Equipment.
• Strong CAD skills (2D/3D) with SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience.
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical/P&ID prints and work with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage validated projects from inception to completion.
• Define new projects as assigned and as needed at the site.
• Develop project plan timelines and lead cross-functional groups to deliver on time and on budget, ensuring safety and GMP.
• Maintain plant AutoCAD drawings and provide conceptual engineering drawings when requested.
• Oversee contractor safety, equipment installation, and quality of work; ensure regulatory compliance and documentation.

Skills

Capital project management

2D CAD

3D CAD

Reading prints

Contractor collaboration

Teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Process equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client is not just a company—they are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands, their snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

Job Title: Project Engineer | Food Manufacturing

Job Type: Full-time; On-site

Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage the validated projects from inception to
• completion.
• Study and define new projects as the need arises and as they are
• assigned to the site.
• Develop project plan timelines and lead cross functional work groups to complete projects within specification, on time and on budget, while also ensuring safety and food safety practices are followed.
• Maintain plant AutoCAD drawing files and make updates as needed.
• Provide conceptual engineering drawings as requested.
• Maintain a record of the status of all active projects.
• Maintain/update technical documentation.
• Follow CER, PO and OOP process.
• Manage and oversee contractor compliance with safety practices, site security requirements, GMP requirements and quality of work.
• Be the site expert on assigned processes, providing trouble shooting capability as well as recommendations for improvement.
• Works with technical services to help creating operational procedures, and strategies for preventative and predictive maintenance and adjustment sequences for new industrial equipment.
• Help to identify the "optimized base case" in regards to ROI calculations
• Work with Quality and Safety leadership to ensure that their needs are met within the implementation of projects. Work with plant teams and corporate engineering teams as necessary on projects.
• Manage final qualification for capital projects and supplier relationships
• Execute the process to get competitive bids when applicable.
• Complete the "to-do" list and enforce the corrective action plan, including warranty work with suppliers.
• Oversee and manage the on-site project installation/construction.
• Ensure completion of the contractor safety and GMP training for all people brought on-site to work on projects and enforce these standards with contractors.
• All other duties as assigned

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred).
• 3+ years of capital project management on Pre-Process and Process Equipment
• Strong technical skills related to Process Equipment (Dairy Process or similar).
• Strong technical skills related to project management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill using 2D & 3D CAD programs.
• Preferred experience in Solidworks and AutoCAD.
• Strong ability to read prints and understand electrical, architectural, mechanical, P&ID aspects.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with contractors, vendors, and internal customers to ensure completion of projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to work independently and with limited direction.
• Team-oriented mentality
• Knowledge of related local, federal and state regulations.
• Strong competences in one or more of these technical categories: Mixproof valves, vacuum pumps, heat exchangers, pumps
• Food Pre-processes, processes & Packing equipment
• Building (Civil works, HVAC systems, fire suppression, architectural, Plumbing & Mechanical, structural).
• Low voltage electrical circuits

Physical & Travel Requirements:

• Must be able work in normal office conditions and in the manufacturing plant.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment and comply with GMP standards including safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair/beard net and other requirements.

Location: Nampa, ID

Compensation Details: This position offers a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits package.