Project Engineer II (Boardman, OR)

Tillamook County Creamery Association; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) match

Wellness Support

Vacation & Holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Tillamook County Creamery Association is seeking a Project Engineer II to autonomously lead assigned projects with broad department impact. You will provide engineering and project management support to the Engineering Manager and Director, driving results aligned with our values and quality standards.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, rigorous project controls, and hands-on involvement from design through startup and closeout, with travel to multiple facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Must be able to travel 25–50% between Tillamook manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager in managing engineering projects.
• Lead engineering design of Process, Equipment, Facilities, Electrical, Controls/Automation, and Utilities.
• Manage the startup of a project including acceptance testing, testing on site and performing initial production runs.
• Responsible to successfully close each project including Project Documentation, Procedure Documents, Operation Training, Punchlist, Handover, and project lessons learned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we Play to Win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals. Our Uncompromising Quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we’re not stopping there. We’re loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us. As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being Good Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We’re looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day.

What you will do

Autonomously lead assigned projects that have an impact on an entire department. Moving both projects and the team forward to deliver results in a way that is aligned with company values. The Project Engineer II provides engineering and project management support for the Engineering Manager and the Director of Engineering, as required.

Here’s a day in the life

• Support the Engineering Manager in managing engineering projects
• Works with Cross functional teams to successfully lead project set-up including gathering requirements, estimating costs, supporting preliminary Return-On-Investment (ROI) analysis of potential/conceptual projects, obtaining funding authorization and assessing risk.
• Lead engineering design of Process, Equipment, Facilities, Electrical, Controls/Automation, and Utilities. Ensure project adheres to Engineering Standards to meet/exceed SQF/ODA quality improvement expectations throughout the plant.
• Lead equipment & services selection. This includes the evaluation, selection and procurement of equipment and services. This work includes contract negotiation.
• Responsible for project control elements of each project including managing cost, cash flow schedule, scope (change orders), risk.
• Manage the construction of a project including the demolition, build, and install. Acceptance testing coordination Mark up project drawings to create as built documentation. While meeting /exceeding quality and safety expectations throughout the plant.
• Manage the startup of a project including acceptance testing, testing on site and performing initial production runs.
• Responsible to successfully close each project including Project Documentation, Procedure Documents, Operation Training, Punchlist, Handover, and project lessons learned.
• Executing project while demonstrating Intermediate Project Management Skills including … Provide consistent and comprehensive status reports, project updates and ongoing cost analyses, significant issue tracking.
• Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
• Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.

Experience

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment

Physical requirements

• Sitting
• Standing and/or walking
• Lifting 25 lbs
• Vision for machine or computer operations
• Hearing
• Corporate role Must be able to travel 25-50% between Tillamook manufacturing facilities.
• Required to traverse catwalks, rooftops, access ladders, and lifting 50# objects. Crawling under pipe racks and HVAC is common and expected.

Working Conditions

Office: Individual work space, desk and computer. Generally quiet, temperature controlled, in well-lit areas. Requires sitting majority of shift; can include standing and walking to accomplish tasks. May require stooping, bending and crouching to file, retrieve supplies. Occasional lifting of 50 pounds.

Work Site Project Management

Work is normally in plant environment. Can include working outside in all weather conditions, working in confined spaces and in poorly-lit areas, walking on uneven, slippery surfaces and encountering forklift traffic. Could require standing for the majority of the shift, stooping, bending, crouching and climbing ladders, as well as walking on high catwalks and rooftops. Duties may include lifting up to 50 pounds and maneuvering heavy equipment and/or parts.

Industry leading benefit and reward programs

We offer a best-in-class benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth:

• Health Coverage: Low premiums for medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement: 401(k) with 100% match on the first 6% you contribute.
• Wellness Support: Up to $420 annually for fitness-related expenses.
• Time Off: Competitive vacation, 10 paid holidays, birthday off, Heritage Day, and paid volunteer time.
• Family Support: Pet insurance and inclusive family-forming benefits including adoption assistance.
• Education: Financial assistance for online degrees, tuition reimbursement, and access to Rosetta Stone.
• Extra Perks: Yum Bucks for free Tillamook products, birthday gifts, employee discounts, and more. Learn more at www.tillamook.com/careers.

Join a team that values purpose, collaboration, and care—for each other and our communities. Learn

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging. We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success. We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives, and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future.

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace.

EEO

TCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non-membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected