Project Engineer II

Central Garden & Pet Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and视on(

401k with company match and profit‑spе

Paid vacation and holidays

Life insurance and disability

Employee assistance program

Education assistance and course access

Parental leave

Employee discounts and wellness perks

Job summary

Central Life Sciences in Dallas, TX seeks a Project Engineer II to lead engineering projects for launching consumer chemical products and improving plant performance. You will coordinate equipment validation, cost estimates, and capital requests while collaborating with production, QA, and purchasing teams to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, project management, and hands-on design of machinery; you’ll also help develop long-range production

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment in an engineering role.
• Experience with validation for equipment and processes.
• Collaborative problem solver with cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing projects or programs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of robotics and control systems.
• Lean manufacturing experience and CI success.
• Experience with Injection Molding, Thermoforming, Dry/Liquid Blending, Extrusion, Granulation.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement engineering projects to launch new products and improve plant performance.
• Provide technical support for startups and existing lines; propose efficiency improvements.
• Promote a safe workplace and assist with safety analyses and guarding.
• Design and develop machinery and equipment for production.
• Justify capital expenditures and prepare CARs.
• Examine processes for updates in techniques, quality, and efficiency.
• Assist long-range plans for layout changes and new processes.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Collaborate with production, marketing, development, QA, and purchasing.
• Prepare cost, quality, and risk data; work with external design/manufacturing partners.
• Prepare periodic project status and cost reports; support ISO SOP adherence.

Skills

Robotics

Lean

Project management

Cross-functional

Communication

Time management

Education

ABET-accredited eng degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Central Life Sciences is searching for a ProjectEngineer II in our Dallas, TX location. This position will develop, coordinate, and implement engineering projects designed to launch new consumer chemical products, continuously improve plant-operating performance, reduce inefficiencies and delays in the manufacturing process, improve quality, and protect our workers and the environment.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Participates in the development of new or improved products by recommending proper use of machines, tools, and equipment. Appraises technological developments, investigating the feasibility of new equipment and techniques. Prepares dependable cost estimates for change in manufacturing method.
• Provides technical support for production startups and existing production lines and recommends efficiency improvements using internal and external resources.
• Promoting a safe workplace with production floor visits to ensure employees and contractors adhering to site standards, assisting with job safety analysis evaluations, modifying equipment safeties, interlocks and guarding to make safer, and helping to develop LOTO plans.
• Responsible for the design and development of machinery and equipment for production.
• Recommends and justifies capital expenditures. Prepares required Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs).
• Periodically examines processes for updating techniques, quality, and overall efficiency.
• Participates in the development of long-range plans for major layout changes, incorporation of new processes and selection of equipment.
• Ensures compliance with applicable policies, laws and regulations issued by Central Life Sciences, OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Works closely with production, marketing, development, quality assurance and purchasing personnel to evaluate, plan and implement changes.
• Develops and communicates cost, quality, and risk data regarding proposals.
• Works directly with external organizations (equipment design and manufacturing companies, contractors, consultants, etc.) to assure timely cost-effective project completion.
• Prepares periodic reports on project status, recommendations, problems, and cost analysis, etc.
• Assists in maintenance and adherence of Departmental ISO Standard Operating Procedures.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment serving in an Engineering capacity
• Experience with validation for equipment and processes
• Collaborative problem solver capable of working with cross functional teams
• Experience managing projects or programs
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, both oral and written
• Strong working knowledge of robotics and control systems
• Experienced Lean Manufacturing and successfully driving Continuous Improvement
• Experience in one or more of the following is required: Injection Molding, Thermoforming, Dry Blending, Liquid Blending, Extrusion, Granulation
• Proficiency in SolidWorks

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office, production, laboratory, and machine shop environments.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunityemployer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.