Sr. Production Project Engineer

Swire Coca-Cola; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Swire Coca-Cola is hiring a Project Engineer who will direct CAPEX projects across multiple sites. The role includes ensuring project safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while enhancing plant capabilities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant engineering experience, with opportunities for advancement in a dynamic workplace.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Paid time off including vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health coverage options

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience or 8 years without a degree.
• Strong understanding of engineering specifications.
• Knowledge of ISO quality standards and good manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage CAPEX projects and contractors.
• Ensure project timelines and budgets are met.
• Work with maintenance and production teams to improve equipment.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Specifications

Vendor Management

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola and other beverage brands in America. Our 7,900 hardworking and passionate employees produce and distribute more than 50 brands and flavors across 13 states. We have as many careers as we have flavors, and regardless of which role you choose, you have a direct impact on Swire Coca-Cola, our products, and the communities we call home.

Why you’ll love working at Swire Coca-Cola (enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits) :

• Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision) . 401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match
• Health Savings Accounts w/company match
• FREE virtual primary care, acute care and physical therap y
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid (vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental , disability leave and volunteer time )
• Discounted & free product
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement

What does a Project Engineer do at Swire Coca-Cola?

As a Project Engineer you will direct and manage CAPEX projects and vendors/contractors, including safety and project execution, across multiple sites. You will manage projects from scope, bids/quotes, schedule adherence, project execution through completion, and total project budget. You will keep accurate records of as-built drawings, plant blueprints / PID’s, and required permitting.You will also work with plant maintenance and production teams on improving plant equipment capability and overall operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for the effective and efficient performance of all engineering related functions
• Supervises contractors on project execution throughout project
• Responsible for project costs and managing project timelines, assumes responsibility for safe and clean project execution
• Implement project schedule that considers the production needs
• Resolves issues promptly and effectively
• Plans and coordinates equipment installs
• Manages CAPEX budget and each project budget as allocated
• Improvement of plant equipment capabilities
• Works closely with Maintenance and Production teams to improve equipment performance
• Utilize relationships with vendors / OEMs to improve equipment reliability
• Use of Root Cause Analysis to eliminate downtime and waste in plant operations
• Ensures that company safety standards are maintained and met
• Ensures that work area is clean, safe, and in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Proper use of contractor sign in, hot work permits, working at heights, etc
• Responsible for supporting plant and company key performance indicators, ensuring budgets and operational objectives are met
• Orders all capital equipment and ownership of the assets and registry
• Research and design of future equipment needs
• Ownership of OEM commissioning and punch list activity
• Build relationships and working with external vendors, city officials (permitting), design groups

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience or a minimum of 8 years relevant experience without a Bachelor’s degree. Must have High School Diploma / GED
• Strong understanding of engineering specifications, including electrical, plumbing, water handling, mechanical, automation, and others.
• Technical knowledge of all city / state requirements
• Knowledge of ISO quality standards in a beverage environment
• Knowledge in SAP module for purchase orders
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and food safety requirements
• Ability tomanagemultiple vendors / projects
• Travel up to 50%, shift/holiday/weekends depending on project needs

Come and join our Sparkling team!
Base pay range is $117,209 - $153,837plus bonus structure (dependent on role) . Pay offered will depend on candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities. At Swire Coca-Cola, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates and their families. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Telehealth, Virtual Mental Health Counseling, 401(k) with Company Match, and Tuition Reimbursement. We also offer the following paid time off benefits on a calendar year or anniversary year basis: 80 hours of Paid Vacation, 1 hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 40 hours worked (unless otherwise subject to a more generous local requirement), 7 Paid Holidays, 3 Paid Floating Holidays, 8 hours of Paid Volunteer Leave, up to 8 weeks of Maternity Disability Paid Leave (based on eligibility), and up to 2 weeks of Parental Paid Leave (based on eligibility). Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.