Senior Project Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Aurora (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly workplace

Flexible work environment

Team-building activities with pets

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Aurora, MO, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee significant capital projects. This role includes developing project plans, leading cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 7+ years of relevant experience, and a strong ability to manage project timelines and budgets. Join a team dedicated to innovative solutions that enrich the lives of pets and their owners.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of significant, relevant work experience.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of safety practices applicable to a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and monitor progress.
• Lead the plant capital planning process for capital projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project integration.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office Applications

Job description

Senior Project Engineer page is loaded## Senior Project Engineerlocations: Aurora, MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ107001We make pet food taste great! For over 30 years, AFB International has been providing pet food solutions that enrich the lives of pets and their people. Our palatants are specially designed to make pet foods, treats and supplements taste better, ensuring pets receive the vital nutrients they need. We know wagging tails, licking whiskers and empty bowls equal happy pets and happy pet parents. Join AFB and you'll be a part of a team of highly skilled professionals that provide the greatest contribution to our success as an organization. Our team members are diverse, creative, passionate experts who are genuinely dedicated to our mission, our customers, and the pets we serve worldwide. **Job Description****AFB International – Where We Make Pet Food Taste Great!****Essential Duties and Responsibilities** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.* Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocations, identify critical path activities, and proactively address potential bottlenecks or risks to deliver on the capital plan* Lead the plant capital planning process with a strategic thought approach, including the identification, prioritization, and execution of capital projects to drive plant improvements and long-term growth* Oversees large-scale, complex capital projects, potentially exceeding multi-million-dollar budgets* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, maintenance, and EHS to ensure seamless project integration and successful outcomes* Develop and maintain good working relationships with external contractors and suppliers to acquire high-quality services and materials for plant projects* Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and prepare regular status reports for stakeholders* Responsible for all aspects of project management including scoping, approval, budgeting, specification, execution, qualification and operational handover as appropriate* Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement in terms of efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness* Lead engineering efforts in support of the root cause identification of non-conformances. Take ownership of implementing corrective and preventive action* Provide on-site manufacturing support, engaging well with operators and management to implement permanent counter measures* Provide mentorship to other engineers. May participate in the evaluation of other team members and in the identification of development needs. May provide day-to-day work direction to other engineers or technicians* Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations and develop recommendations accordingly* Maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner**Qualifications & Experience*** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering from a four-year ABET accredited college or university* 7+ years of significant, relevant work experience* Knowledge of safety practices applicable to a production environment and ability to follow designated safety procedures.* Ability to maintain accurate records relating to jobs as they are planned, performed and completed. Skill to use electronic means for recording data.* Proven track record of managing and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex engineering challenges.* Excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with peers, co-workers, supervisors, and vendors as required.* Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers and production staff.* Capability to think strategically and align projects with long-term business goals.* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.* Ability to read drawings and interpret line diagrams, equipment layout drawings, and electrical prints.* Knowledge and understanding of plc ladder logic programming and interpreting line diagrams and electrical schematics is beneficial.* Proficient skill level in MS Office Applications such as Word and Excel* Knowledge of food product manufacturing equipment including but not limited to meat grinders, extrusion machines, spray dryers, and dry blend equipment is highly desired. Previous experience with food safety programs, including HACCP and cGMPs is beneficial.* The ability to convey technical requirements using AutoCAD or similar software to generate drawings, process flow diagrams as well as process and instrumentation drawings.*AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.*AFB's global headquarters instituted a dog-friendly workplace, and the benefits have far exceeded our expectations! The biggest changes we have noticed around the office are:* Having dogs here makes us move! Now we have a reason to get up and take a walk outside for some fresh air. It’s amazing how we don’t do this when we are alone but leave it to Fido to make us get up and get in a little exercise.* Having dogs here makes us happy! In a fast-paced workplace, it’s easy to get lost in the daily grind. It’s amazing how many colleagues swing by the office of someone with a pet just to get some fur therapy. They put a smile on your face and remind you to not sweat the small stuff.