Project Engineer I

UNAVAILABLE; West Jordan (UT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Danone North America is seeking a Project Engineer for its facility in West Jordan, Utah. In this role, you will manage multiple capital projects focusing on safety, quality, and organizational efficiency. Responsibilities include project execution, budget management, and aligning priorities with the Engineering Manager.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and possess experience in engineering roles, particularly within food manufacturing. Danone provides a competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Experience with managing capital projects or reliability in food manufacturing.
• 3 years of relevant Engineering experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Project execution of packaging and utility projects.
• Work with Engineering Manager to align on project priorities.
• Manage the capital forecast and budget for projects.

Skills

Integrated automation and controls technology

High-speed packaging systems design

Dairy process engineering

Manufacturing plant utility systems

Excellent conflict resolution skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or relevant degree

Minimum 5 years of experience in capital projects

Job description

Short Intro and About the Job

At Danone, our commitment to manufacturing the highest quality products and meeting market demand is a fundamental driver for our plant teams.

We are currently seeking a Project Engineer for our West Jordan facility. In this role, you will be part of the plant engineering team and be responsible for supporting strategic, operational, and policy-related aspects of the plant, with a focus on safety, quality, performance, management, and organizational objectives. You will be responsible for multiple capital projects within the plant, overseeing technical execution, timeline management, and financial oversight for each project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Project execution of current (Processing, Packaging, Building and Utility) projects
• Work with Engineering Manager to align on project priorities
• Work with CAPEX analyst to manage the capital forecast and budget for each project
• Create, design and evaluate initial call for tender documents with the Engineering Manager
• Work with Regional Engineering teams during bidding processes and technical alignment
• Work with the CAPEX procurement team to align on priorities and contract negotiations
• Travel required occasionally for training or plant projects.

Job Qualifications:

• Experience and working knowledge in integrated automation and controls technology
• High-speed packaging systems design
• Dairy process engineering and PMO; 3A standards is a plus
• Manufacturing plant utility systems
• Must be organized and self-disciplined to manage concurrent projects
• Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekend or late shifts, during installation/startup periods

Experience and Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Science or relevant degree from an accredited College or University. Candidates without a completed bachelor's degree will be considered if they have a minimum 5 years of experience managing capital projects or managing maintenance and reliability in a food manufacturing site.
• 3 to 5 years of experience; 3 years of relevant Engineering experience required, preferably in CPG beverage/food manufacturing.

The salary range for this position is $80,000.00–$115,000.00 USD. The exact salary offered depends on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401(k) plan, wellness program, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible time off, and paid parental bonding leave. The work environment is hybrid.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law.