Strategic Project Engineer - Meat Processing Automation

H. T. PROF Group; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a Strategic Project Engineering Manager who thrives on technology and innovation in industrial equipment automation.

This role leads cutting-edge automation projects for the meat processing sector and collaborates with business partners and cross-functional teams to translate needs into practical solutions. As a trusted project management authority with equipment automation expertise, you will guide complex initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring design

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role with team development.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel/Word.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary designs and material specs with cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility and economic studies to ensure viable designs.
• Validate field work and produce as-built drawings.
• Review projects for accuracy and manage vendor/contractor execution.
• Coordinate schedules with plant personnel and suppliers.
• Maintain full project documentation and reports.
• Monitor installations to meet specs and budgets.
• Travel up to 50% of the time.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership / Team Development

Budget Management

Contract Administration

Code/Standards Interpretation

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a Strategic Project Engineering Manager who thrives on technology and innovation in industrial equipment automation.

This role leads cutting-edge automation projects for the meat processing sector and collaborates with business partners and cross-functional teams to translate needs into practical solutions. As a trusted project management authority with equipment automation expertise, you will guide complex initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring design