Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer

Sargento; Elkhart Lake (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Onsite Health & Wellness Center

401K contribution in the top 1%

Relocation Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Access to Employee Store

Tuition assistance

Employee store

Job summary

A leading food production company in Wisconsin seeks a Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer to guide manufacturing capital projects. The role involves project management, engineering integration, and procurement activities, requiring a background in mechanical or electrical engineering. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of project experience and proficiency in applicable technologies. The position offers extensive benefits, including medical coverage and tuition assistance, with expected travel between facilities.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of project engineering experience or 5 years for a senior role.
• Proficient in design, selection, installation, and troubleshooting of food processing systems.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and CAD.
• Strong computer skills: MS Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Outlook, CAD and internet applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead project identification, scope definition, design integration, cost control, and schedule management.
• Act as Project Manager for capital appropriation requests.
• Integrate engineering disciplines to ensure project success.
• Manage procurement activities, including RFPs and competitive bids.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and provide timely recommendations.
• Communicate project status via minutes, reports, presentations, and leadership meetings.
• Document essential project and process records for traceability.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and share lessons learned with cross-functional teams.
• Support on-site external contractors with safe, ergonomic solutions for food manufacturing.
• Assist operations with equipment baseline settings, preventive maintenance plans, and spare-parts ordering.
• Stay current with new technologies and best practices to solve manufacturing challenges.
• Participate in industry events and professional development.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing process knowledge

Problem-solving

Computer skills (Microsoft Office, CAD)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Project management software

Job description

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The role will guide the development and execution of industrial manufacturing capital projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring alignment with company strategy, culture, and engineering standards.

In supporting continuous improvement and strategic planning activities, you will act as a subject matter expert for manufacturing CI and project delivery.

What You Do

• Lead project identification, scope definition, design integration, cost control, and schedule management.
• Act as Project Manager in accordance with Engineering Department definition and “Capital Appropriation Request (CAR) Manager”.
• Integrate engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, packaging, facilities, etc.) to ensure project success.
• Manage procurement activities, including RFPs, competitive bids, purchase orders, and invoice control.
• Identify, mitigate, and resolve project risks, conflicts, and constraints, providing timely escalation and recommendations to leadership.
• Communicate project status through minutes, status reports, presentations, and leadership meetings.
• Document and retain essential project and process documentation.
• Conduct post‑project evaluations and lessons learned, working cross‑functional teams to optimize processes.
• Support external contractors on site, ensuring food‑safe, human‑safe, and ergonomically favorable solutions.
• Assist manufacturing personnel with equipment baseline settings, preventive maintenance plans, and spare‑part ordering.
• Stay current with technology and industry best practices, researching new technologies to solve manufacturing challenges.
• Participate in industry forums, seminars, training, user groups, and other professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical area.
• At least 2 years (Project Engineer) or 5 years (Senior Project Engineer) of progressive engineering experience within a manufacturing industry, preferably food.
• Proficiency in design, equipment selection, installation, and troubleshooting for food processing and packaging systems.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Outlook), CAD, and internet applications.
• Additional educational courses may be required to sustain technological knowledge.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage including Fertility and Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center.
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Access to Employee Store.

Travel is required; daily travel between facilities and local suppliers is expected. Overnight travel may be required for training or project support.

Other duties may be assigned. Confidentiality is required for all work.

To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en.