Sr. Project Engineer (Food Manufacturing)

Griffith Foods; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Alsip, IL, is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer with extensive experience in engineering project management. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of hands-on experience, a degree in a related field, and a strong background in Lean Manufacturing. The position is full-time and offers competitive benefits including medical insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ hands on Engineering Project Management and execution experience required.
• Working knowledge in food process environments preferred.
• Background in Lean Manufacturing culture is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates planning and completion of engineering projects.
• Management of capital projects and expenditures.
• Mentors other project engineers.

Skills

Engineering Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Technical Development

Education

University degree in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related fields

Job description

Overview

Sr. Project Engineer (Food Manufacturing) – Griffith Foods, Alsip, IL.

Base pay range: $100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Compensation

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within the assigned facility (or facilities).
• Exercises functional authority over personnel that work on Capital projects, such as Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and outside contractors; this includes coordinating and negotiating project staffing requirements.
• Provides integral communication with the broader team to enable planning, troubleshooting, and execution of key initiatives. This includes the preparation and presentation of plans to project stakeholders / Steering Committee depending on the size of each capital initiative.
• Responsible for the management of the overall CAPEX process and project outcomes of the plant team. This includes overall control of expenditures within unit and specific project budget. Responsible for capital cash flow forecasting and spending.
• Carries out process improvement initiatives through Capital Projects. Coordinates the launch of manufacturing upgrades including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results, as well as being responsible for project integration into the plant operation.
• Makes recommendations in the manufacturing processes for improvements in all SQDCM Supply Chain dimensions (Safety & Sustainability, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale).
• Designs, develops, sources and tests tools, machinery and equipment for recommended improvements (including but not limited to materials & production flow and speed improvement, assembly methods optimization, energy reduction, etc.).
• Has extensive knowledge of Employee Health & Safety, Environmental, Food Safety and Quality Systems standards (internal, external and governmental). Incorporates this knowledge into CAPEX projects. Leads and supports EHS, Environmental and FSQS CAPEX initiatives promoted locally, regionally and globally.
• Reviews and signs off on product design for compliance with engineering principles, sustainability, ergonomics, internal and external standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems. Evaluates and approves equipment, building and product design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment, in support of the development of Master Plans for the assigned site(s).
• Maintains interface with Business Unit and Supply Chain Leadership to provide Capital Plan updates and ensures customer needs are met.
• This position is the subject matter expert for Early Management and VSU within the assigned site, and incorporates its concepts to each initiative. Owns the VSU roadmap for each project as necessary.
• Additionally, this position is the subject matter expert for Maintenance Prevention, Design FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), TT&T (Technology Transfer and Training), FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) and CQV (Commissioning, Qualification and Verification) methodologies.
• This position assigns and oversees project personnel over each specific phase of the VSU cycle of a project, documenting all aspects of project execution within the VSU framework, such as project deliverable definition, design lock, FAT, SAT and CQV checklists elaboration and execution, etc.
• This position would mentor other project engineers and provide daily guidance.
• Participates in special projects, other duties or tasks that may be assigned as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ hands on Engineering Project Management and execution experience required.
• Working knowledge in site categories (dry mixes, soups/bases, flavor systems, sauces and dressings, as applicable to the site) processes as well as prior experience with building expansions for a food process environment is strongly preferred.
• University degree in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related fields like Mechatronic Engineering is required.
• Having a background working in a Lean Manufacturing culture / environment is required.
• Having TPM - Early Management / Initiative & Innovation Management Pillar leadership background is strongly preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Child care support
• Pension plan
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance