Senior Project Engineer

Heartland Food Products Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Food Products Group is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to support manufacturing operations by introducing new processing, packaging, or facility fixed capital assets.

You will lead capital projects, provide technical solutions, and train maintenance staff to ensure smooth handoffs and knowledge transfer. The role demands extensive experience in project management within a beverage, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and proficiency

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering.
• 8–10 years of project engineering or management in a fast-paced manufacturing setting (food & beverage or pharma preferred).
• Experience leading capital projects from initiation to delivery using standard PM processes.
• Experience with DQ, FAT, CQV, ramp-up analysis, and related project protocols.
• Proficient with MS Office, Excel, MS Project; CAD for system designs and layouts; reading electrical schematics and P&ID.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects from initiation to delivery using engineering PM processes and procedures.
• Adhere to regulations, industry best practices and engineering standards.
• Ensure completion of all project phases: Initiation, Planning, Executing, Controlling, Closing.
• Develop and manage Resource Plans and Communication Plans for stakeholders.
• Develop and manage Budget and Cost plans throughout project lifetime.
• Provide technical solutions, design support, and equipment troubleshooting for operations.
• Recommend and implement CI projects with ROI justifications.
• Develop knowledge mastery in new systems to train plant engineers and maintenance staff.

Skills

MS Office

Microsoft Project

CAD

Electrical schematics

DQ/FAT/CQV

CAPEX budgeting

Education

BS Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

CAD

Job description

The Sr. Project Engineer will support manufacturing operations with the introduction of new processing, packaging or facility fixed capital assets. Identify, develop and implement process improvements. He or She will also serve as a technical resource for designing and implementing technical solutions. Accountable for timely delivery of project engineering deliverables in a multi-functional environment. This could involve the relocation and optimization of the existing fixed asset base and/or the purchase of new fixed assets.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Managing capital projects from initiation to delivery utilizing engineering project management processes and procedures
• Adhering to regulations, industry best practices, and company engineering standards.
• Ensuring the successful completion of all project phases; Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling, & Closing.
• Develop and manage Resource Plans throughout the project lifetime.
• Develop and manage Communication Plans with all stakeholders throughout the lifetime of the project.
• Develop and manage Budget & Cost plans throughout the project lifetime.
• Providing technical solutions, design support, and equipment troubleshooting assistance to operations.
• Recommending and implementing continuous improvement projects and developing the necessary justifications and return on investment to drive these improvements.
• Developing knowledge mastery in new systems to train and coach plant engineers and maintenance staff with thorough transfer of knowledge and documentations.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced and dynamic manner with quick response to change of direction.
• Proposing and implementing work processes, procedures and technical resources in accordance with the Engineering Policy.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical.
• Minimum 8 - 10 years Project Engineering or Management Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting with experience in Food & Beverage, or Pharma manufacturing.
• Strong experience in capital project management utilizing standards and projects delivery through Initiation, planning, and execution.
• Skilled in developing DQ, FAT, CQV, Ramp up analysis, and other project management protocols.
• Proficient in MS Office especially Excel and Microsoft Project, and ability to use CAD to develop and edit system designs and machine layouts. Ability to read electrical schematics, P&ID, construction drawings, and other technical documents.
• Demonstrated successful experience in a beverage, aseptic and/or food manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of financial analysis, relevant business KPI’s and CAPEX budgeting preparation and tracking within approved budgets.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• Must be able to work seated using a computer and phone for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend
• Must possess visual acuity to document company records
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.