Senior Project Engineer

Schwan's; Remote; USD 93,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company seeks a remote-based Sr. Project Engineer ideally located near Cleveland, OH. This role involves managing complex capital projects across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring successful project execution from conceptual design to commissioning. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and possess over 7 years of project management experience. The position requires substantial travel (35-50%) and provides a competitive salary range of $93,000 to $154,000 annually plus bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Time off programs

Retirement and financial offerings

Qualifications

• 7+ years with successful project management leadership on multi-unit operation projects.
• Advanced knowledge of processing, packaging, and facility systems.
• Ability to travel 35-50% as required for project site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of executable projects from conceptual phase to execution.
• Provide project management services for assigned engineering projects.
• Develop project design including specifications, budgets, and timelines.

Skills

Project management leadership

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of engineering standards

Understanding of EHS systems

Lean Six-Sigma knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

We are hiring a remote-based Sr. Project Engineer, ideally someone in the general Cleveland, OH area. The Sr. Project Engineer leverages prior experience on multiple large-scale initiatives to execute highly complex capital projects within a specific platform or any of our 12 Schwan's manufacturing sites that produce frozen pizza, desserts, and ethnic foods. These projects are specific to plant grounds, infrastructure, and building, including refrigeration units (with a specialty in ammonia), boilers, HVAC, compressors, and other related equipment.

What You Will Do

• Lead the development of fully executable projects, provides project management services and acts as technical resource from the conceptual phase though execution and commissioning.
• Align internal & external teams in supporting the Businesses annual capital plan(s).
• Provide project management services for assigned engineering projects.
• Develop overall project design including line specification project budgets, schedules and prepares project justification and develops capital requests including cash-flow forecasting.
• Coordinate external engineering services and partner with internal teams as needed for successful project completion.
• Provide specifications bid preparation and bid solicitation to secure best pricing.
• Identify and manage the capital and related expenses, optimum layout, equipment selection and timeline.
• Provide Global Supply Chain (GSC) feasibility perspectives for growth, productivity and infrastructure.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering (ABET accredited program preferred).
• 5+ years with successful project management leadership on multi-unit operation projects.
• Comfort with travel to different food plants as needed. (35-50% travel)
• Ability to build strong relationships across the company, with all levels.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards of design construction and installation.
• Advanced knowledge of processing packaging & facility systems along with working knowledge of food manufacturing engineering quality and research functions.
• Strong understanding of environmental human and food safety (EHS) systems.
• Working knowledge of USDA FDA OSHA EPA City and/or State agencies etc. for both manufacturing processes and building requirements.

What We Offer

The base salary range for this position is $93,000 - $154,000 annually with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance. The salary range represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (ABET accredited program preferred).
• Years of Related Experience: 7+ years with successful project management leadership on multi-unit operation projects.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong problem-solving, decision making, and trouble-shooting skills; strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal); full understanding of drawing/drifting practices with ability to use CAD; strong knowledge of engineering standards of design, construction, and installation; advanced knowledge of processing, packaging & facility systems along with working knowledge of food manufacturing, engineering, quality, and research functions; strong understanding of environmental, human and food safety (EHS) systems; working knowledge of USDA, FDA, OSHA, EPA, City and/or State agencies, etc. for both manufacturing processes and building requirements; ability to work with and influence diverse groups at various levels and across functions; ability to train maintenance and production personnel as well as plan and execute work with maintenance and vendors. Knowledge of Lean Six-Sigma concepts is preferred.
• Travel: Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, as required (dependent on location).

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.