Senior Project Engineer, Food Manufacturing Capex

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghirardelli is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage capital improvement projects that build, maintain, and improve manufacturing infrastructure. You will lead design, planning, budgeting, and scheduling for installations, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to deliver reliable line performance.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing project management, a engineering degree, and the ability to work in a union environment; food/chocolate background is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering with 3–5 years in manufacturing capital project management.
• Mechatronics, Automation or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Food or pharmaceutical background preferred; chocolate experience desired.
• Ability to collaborate across levels, functions, and departments.
• Knowledge of EHSS requirements in a food production plant.
• Experience working in a Union environment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and organize multiple new installations with minimal supervision.
• Develops and maintains project scope, budget, timeline and success criteria.
• Uses PM fundamentals including Early Equipment Management.
• Identify areas for process improvement in production and business processes.
• Coordinate with suppliers to order, specify, test and approve new equipment.
• Coordinate installation requirements with contractors and internal resources.
• Ensure handover of new installations to Production and Maintenance with training and documentation.
• Act as a resource for Maintenance for troubleshooting and preventive work on new equipment.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement teams as needed.

Skills

Project management

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

ERP systems

Job description

Ghirardelli is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage capital improvement projects that build, maintain, and improve manufacturing infrastructure. You will lead design, planning, budgeting, and scheduling for installations, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to deliver reliable line performance.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing project management, a engineering degree, and the ability to work in a union environment; food/chocolate background is preferred.