Site Project Engineer

MSI Express, INC; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express is seeking a Site Project Engineer in Portage, IN to lead small to medium manufacturing projects. You will define scope, budget, schedules, line layouts, and vendor coordination, delivering safe, sanitary designs and a smooth handover to production.

The role requires Lean knowledge and strong analytical skills, with CAD experience (SolidWorks/AutoCAD). Prior contract manufacturing or food-industry exposure is a plus; you will mentor technicians and drive continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or PM required.
• Demonstrated Lean principles knowledge and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) and design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project planning using standard PM practices.
• Lead scope, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts and vendor coordination.
• Apply sanitary design and safety principles for food manufacturing projects.
• Handover completed lines to production per target metrics.

Skills

Lean principles

Analytical skills

Communication

Ambiguity handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Site Project Engineer# MSI Express Careers## Site Project EngineerApply: 5900 Portage IN Carlson: Full time: Posted Today: R-101980**Job Description:****ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY**Manage small to medium engineering projects; participate as a team member on large projects. Lead the team through scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, report writing, start-up, training processes and handing the line over to production at target metrics.**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*** Ensure that end-to-end project planning, risk identification, dependency tracking, issues identification / escalation, and change management are being managed, utilizing best practice project management standards.* Perform project management and engineering for manufacturing operations, including but not limited to: scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, report writing, start-up, and training.* Apply understanding of safety principles & Good Manufacturing Practices for the food industry (sanitary practices) to engineering projects.* Utilize MSIE standard project management tools and process for items such as safety, sanitary design, controls, Equipment Acceptance Testing and Start-up/Validation documents.* Able to work flexible hours and multi-task in a fast paced, dynamic, high-pressured environment - managing changing priorities and tight deadlines.* Manage schedules, costs, and other key deliverables per the approved project plan.* Identify, assess, and communicate project risks.* Select and manage outside engineering as required to meet customer, product, and capacity requirements.* Select and manage use of external vendors and contractors for engineering and maintenance-related projects.* Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors and contractors.* Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.* Resolve and/or escalate issues to management in a timely fashion.* Effectively facilitate project team meetings.* Ensure that forms and records to document project activities are maintained per MSIE project management standards.* Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of each project.* Stay abreast of technology enhancements within the industry.* Able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization in both written and verbal forms.* Develop projects and justification for capital improvements as applicable.* Support cost reduction and efficiency improvement programs by participating and leading teams to review manufacturing operations.* Develop and implement solutions.* Facilitate improvement workshops and manage improvement projects.* Support other engineering team members with training and development, assistance on engineering projects, providing specialized expertise as required.* Serve as prime technical expert for assigned facilities.* Build credibility and hold influence with Operations, Maintenance, Customers, and vendors.* Provide leadership and guidance to Maintenance Technicians.**QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILE****Minimum Education*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field or Project Management field**Minimum Experience*** Working knowledge of lean principles* Experience in a high growth and dynamic environment* Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar* Previous contract manufacturing experience - Desired* Experience in food industry or short-life environment - Desired**Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities*** Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and interact collaboratively, working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and collaborate on best alternatives* Strong analytical skills* Experience in leveraging integrated technology to execute business processes* Ability to work with ambiguity and to communicate complex issues in a clear manner* Positive mindset with a \"Lean-in\" mentality* Continuous improvement mindset, never satisfied with the status quo* Strong verbal, listening and presentation skillsMSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.