Project Engineer: Food Plant Improvement Lead

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc in Merrillville, IN is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital projects, coordinate with operations, maintenance, and cross-functional teams, and drive equipment installations from start-up through commissioning.

The role requires strong knowledge of food processing, drawing literacy, and experience delivering improvements in packaging lines, with travel as needed and a focus on safety and cost control.

Qualifications

• Experience in food-related environments managing capital projects.
• Knowledge of food requirements related to equipment designs.
• Understanding of process and packaging components and their functions.
• Experience managing capital projects for process/packaging lines.
• Ability to read drawings and work with drawing systems.
• Proficient in project management software.
• Familiar with plant utilities for new and existing equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, chemical, PLC, and process systems.
• Minimum 5 years of project engineering in a food/confectionery setting.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop project objectives to meet company goals.
• Determine project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, performance standards, completing technical studies and preparing cost analyses.
• Responsible for project completeness from development to final start up and close out, including budgeting, scopes, schedules, bidding, contractor management, change orders, documentation, start up and commissioning teams, invoicing, and close out.
• Evaluate projects for cost savings in materials and resources and provide clear summaries.
• Evaluate engineering methods and sourcing technology to meet needs.
• Upgrade current systems and processes with new technology and equipment.
• Create and maintain process flow, P&IDs, engineering standards and documents.
• Assist in shutdowns and start-ups when needed.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Maintenance, and Production for new installations and upgrades.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food industry experience

Capital projects management

Reading drawings

Process and packaging knowledge

Equipment design considerations for食品

Project management software

Engineering collaboration with Ops & M

Scenario cost analysis

Upgrade of systems and equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

5+ years engineering experience in food/ confectionery

Job description

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc in Merrillville, IN is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital projects, coordinate with operations, maintenance, and cross-functional teams, and drive equipment installations from start-up through commissioning.

The role requires strong knowledge of food processing, drawing literacy, and experience delivering improvements in packaging lines, with travel as needed and a focus on safety and cost control.