Remote Principal Project Engineer: Food Packaging & Automation

Schwan's Company; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 107,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Time off programs

Retirement and financial offerings

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to oversee large-scale capital projects. This remote-based position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and over 10 years of experience in manufacturing settings. The role focuses on design leadership for packaging systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving innovative solutions. Compensation includes a salary range of $107,000 to $178,000, plus a 15% annual incentive bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience, ideally within a manufacturing setting.
• Prior capital project experience on automated packaging systems.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing, engineering, and compliance with regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external engineers to deliver large scale capital projects.
• Design and execute next generation manufacturing lines.
• Develop overall project scope and performance metrics.
• Select vendors and manage contract deliverables.
• Innovative designs and performance improvements.

Skills

Engineering functional expertise

Project management leadership

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Packaging or Electrical Engineering

Job description

A leading food manufacturing firm is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to oversee large-scale capital projects. This remote-based position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and over 10 years of experience in manufacturing settings. The role focuses on design leadership for packaging systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving innovative solutions. Compensation includes a salary range of $107,000 to $178,000, plus a 15% annual incentive bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.