Senior Project Engineer

M.G. Newell Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

M. G. Newell Corporation seeks a Senior Project Engineer to provide advanced engineering support for complex sanitary projects across our divisions in Nashville, TN and Louisville, KY.

You will collaborate with Outside Sales to design, estimate, and deliver engineered-to-order solutions, and guide installations from concept to turnover. The role emphasizes project management, CAD design (P&IDs, layouts, and models), and strong cross-functional collaboration to meet quality, cost, and schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in mechanical/chemical engineering; master's preferred.
• 10+ years in engineered solutions for industrial products or systems.
• PE license preferred; sanitary fluid processing background helpful.
• Experience with CAD/solid modeling and P&IDs (AutoCAD/SolidWorks/Creo/Inventor).
• Project management, estimating, and customer proposals experience.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design large-scale sanitary processes.
• Evaluate opportunities with Outside Sales; develop solutions.
• Prepare engineering drawings, P&IDs, layouts, and models.
• Develop project cost estimates and customer proposals.
• Deliver projects as PM and design engineer to meet targets.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; lead reviews.
• Manage onsite installations; coordinate subcontractors.
• Issue change orders; develop turnover packages.
• Communicate with senior management and Sales.
• Travel up to 35% to customer/vendor facilities.

Skills

Project management

Estimating & proposals

Risk management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

P&ID design

Strong communication

Leadership

Sanitary process knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/ Chemical Eng

Master's degree (nice to have)

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Creo

Inventor

ERP systems

Project management software

Job description

The Senior Project Engineer will collaborate closely with the division’s outside sales team to deliver advanced engineering support for complex projects and strategic initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for solving customer challenges and delivering cost-effective, engineered-to-order solutions, including project management, estimation, system design, and installation support. This role is for both our Nashville, TN and Louisville, KY division offices.

Job Duties

• Conceptualize and design large scale and complex sanitary manufacturing and cleaning processes.
• Evaluate customer opportunities with Outside Sales to determine alignment with business goals. Develop recommendations and solutions to solve customer needs through the estimating, design, and delivery of customized solutions.
• Utilize CAD to prepare engineering drawings, including process flow diagrams, P&IDs (piping & instrumentation diagrams), equipment layouts, general assembly drawings, and solid models, as needed according to accepted engineering principles.
• Understand customer requirements, develop project cost estimates, and create customer proposals. Support Outside Sales in the presentation of proposals and solutions to the customer and promote the sale of the project.
• Deliver large and/or complex projects as both a project manager and design engineer that meet customer requirements along with internal targets for performance, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Identify and mitigate risk that may prevent the successful delivery of solutions.
• Lead effective technical and cross-functional design reviews.
• Manage onsite installations as the customer point-of-contact and lead for subcontractors. Ensure projects are completed per project requirements and to the customer’s satisfaction.
• Issue change orders when project deviates from agreed upon scope.
• Facilitate the development of project documentation and turnover packages.
• Communicate effectively with business senior management, including Engineering and Division leadership. Maintain positive relations with all operating groups, especially Sales.
• Support and coach others on engineering processes while offering and implementing ideas for continuous improvement.
• Be a company resource on the application of relevant industry standards to customized solutions. Provide technical support for Sales, customers, and other associates.
• Research new technology and applications within the industry and works with vendors to determine how to integrate into solutions.
• Interface with third party partners, including equipment and material suppliers.
• Remain up to date on safety training and certification and promote safe work practices on job sites and in the shop.
• Act as a technical resource for less experienced engineering personnel.
• Promote an engaging work environment by exhibiting a positive attitude, helping where needed, and being an active member of the company. Be approachable. Set example to be followed by others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Education, Experience, Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Ten plus years of experience in engineered solutions of industrial products or systems. Experience delivering custom solutions using a project-based and engineered-to-order approach is preferred.
• Professional Engineering License in a relevant field preferred.
• Background in sanitary fluid processing in food and beverage, dairy, personal care, or pharmaceuticals is preferred.
• Experience with drafting, solid modeling, and design packages, e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, etc.
• Ability to understand and create P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams).
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications along with ERP and project management system experience.
• Experience with engineering project management, including customer management, estimating and proposals, risk identification and mitigation, planning, execution, vendor management, and installation.
• Ability to travel to customer and vendor facilities; approximately 35% travel required (this could include local and/or overnight travel).
• Must be a good fit culturally for a family-owned enterprise.

M. G. Newell Corporation has been in business for over a century providing sanitary process components and integrated process systems to the food, dairy, citrus, beverage, pharmaceutical and personal care industries. With divisions in Greensboro, North Carolina; Louisville, Kentucky, and Nashville, Tennessee, our services extend to the Mid-West, Mid Atlantic, and Southeast United States.

M.G. Newell is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.