Project Engineer II

Central Garden & Pet; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with 3% company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Access to free online courses

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet is looking for a Project Engineer II in Dallas, TX. This role is responsible for developing and coordinating engineering projects to launch new consumer chemical products, improve plant performance, and reduce inefficiencies. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field and has 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. Benefits include comprehensive insurance packages, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment serving in an engineering capacity.
• Experience validating equipment and processes.
• Experience in Injection Molding, Thermoforming, and other specified manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, and implements engineering projects for consumer chemical products.
• Addresses inefficiencies and enhances quality in production processes.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Collaborative problem solving

Project management

Lean Manufacturing

Strong communication skills

SolidWorks

Knowledge of robotics and control systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Description

Central Life Sciences is searching for a Project Engineer II in Dallas, TX. The role develops, coordinates, and implements engineering projects that launch new consumer chemical products, improve plant performance, reduce inefficiencies and delays, enhance quality, and protect workers and the environment.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Participates in new or improved product development by recommending appropriate machines, tools, and equipment, and by assessing the feasibility of new technologies.
• Provides technical support for production startups and existing lines, recommending efficiency improvements.
• Promotes a safe workplace by conducting production floor visits, ensuring compliance with site standards, assisting with job safety analysis, modifying equipment safeties, interlocks, and guarding, and helping develop LOTO plans.
• Designs and develops production machinery and equipment.
• Recommends and justifies capital expenditures and prepares required Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs).
• Examines processes periodically to update techniques, quality, and overall efficiency.
• Participates in long‑range planning for major layout changes, new process integration, and equipment selection.
• Ensures compliance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations issued by Central Life Sciences, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Collaborates with production, marketing, development, quality assurance, and purchasing staff to evaluate, plan, and implement changes.
• Communicates cost, quality, and risk data regarding proposals.
• Works directly with external organizations (equipment design/manufacturing companies, contractors, consultants, etc.) to ensure timely, cost‑effective project completion.
• Prepares periodic project status reports, recommendations, problem analyses, and cost analyses.
• Assists in maintenance and adherence to 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 of experience in a manufacturing environment serving in an engineering capacity.
• Experience validating 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.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 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.
• 401(k) 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.

EEO STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer 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.