Senior Project Engineer

M.G. Newell Corporation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that has been a leader in sanitary process solutions for over a century. This role offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with sales and engineering teams to deliver tailored solutions for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. As a Project Engineer, you will conceptualize and design complex systems, manage projects from inception to completion, and ensure all customer requirements are met with precision. This position not only emphasizes technical expertise but also values a collaborative spirit and continuous improvement, making it ideal for those who thrive in dynamic environments.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years in engineered solutions for industrial products.
• Experience with drafting and solid modeling software.
• Ability to create P&IDs and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design complex sanitary manufacturing processes.
• Manage projects ensuring customer satisfaction and quality.
• Support sales with proposals and project estimations.

Skills

Project Management

CAD Design

Customer Proposal Development

Risk Identification and Mitigation

Technical Communication

Engineering Standards Application

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Creo

Inventor

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Work cross-functionally with the division’s outside sales team to solve customer problems and address customer needs through the delivery of cost effective engineered-to-order solutions, including project management, project estimation, system design, and installation support.

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 risks 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 work 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.
• 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 Southeastern 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.

Learn more at www.mgnewell.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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