Sr Project Engineer

Position Summary:

We're looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our team to manage the development and implementation of capital projects in support of facility and business unit objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

- Coordination of all phases of capital projects from strategy, business justification to start-up: including business case development, evaluation and selection of technical engineering solutions, construction management, start-up, and commissioning.
- Assuring engagement and alignment from required project stakeholders and team members for all projects, including outside resources such as engineering partners and contractors.
- Providing leadership for major projects, which require the assistance of other engineers-internal or external, plant personnel, and other departments. As such, assumes overall project responsibility, including the work of other engineers as well as construction management.
- Engineering input on new products or processes as related to commercial business development. Includes investigation of new processes and equipment, applicability of existing and/or new processes, packaging, or product capital needs. Input includes estimates of total capital cost, timing, and related commercialization information.

-Travel: 25% approximately

You will be expected to deliver:
- Flawless execution of many small projects or multiple major projects, with responsibility for managing budget, schedule, and technical performance.
- Towards general management of procurement processes, including writing specifications, selection of equipment and materials of construction, and soliciting vendor and contractor bids.
- Assurance that construction and installation of facilities and equipment is accomplished in conformance with specifications and drawings.
- Engineering consulting services to other functions to enable attainment of company objectives. Such examples include: R&D, Quality, and plant management, in the development and practical improvements in product quality, plant cost improvements, and conducting testing and research.

WHO YOU ARE
- Understands the needs of the customer and consumer by using technology, data and insights.
- Makes decisions that positively impact the current and future state of the business.
- Works relentlessly to overachieve, anticipate obstacles, and creates plans to overcome them.
- Sets stretch goals and plans to achieve them.
- Develops meaningful relationships and collaborates across departments.
- Engages in healthy dialogue and makes decisions with Company's best interest in mind.
- Continuously changes the status quo and seeks ways to improve and develop.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor's Degree required, Engineering highly preferred (Mechanic, Chemical, Industrial, Civil, etc.)

Candidates should have 5 years of experience in:
- The execution of complex and difficult engineering projects, studies, investigations, and strategies from concept through all ensuing stages to completion
- Equivalent combination of experience, knowledge, and education will be considered
- Food and Beverage manufacturing experience highly preferred

- Masters degree preferred (MBA or MS in related field)
- Professional Engineer's license preferred

Candidates should be proficient in:
- Capital project development and execution, employee and plant safety, food manufacturing processes, and regulatory requirements
- Lean expertise (quick changeover, process capability, TPM, capacity analysis) and maintenance management experience preferred
- MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, and presentation material development

Candidates must be able to:
- Have history of demonstrated leadership and execution
- Provide strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with commercial partners and executive leadership

WHAT YOU'LL ENJOY
- Organization with a bold, clear purpose.
- Authentic culture that supports working together to deliver results.
- Workplace where teams care about each other and your voice is heard.
- Core and voluntary benefits so you can choose the right recipe for you.
- Generous 401(k) plan with annual company match.
- Flexible schedules so you can balance your work life priorities.
- Learning and development opportunities with coaching.
- Safe and clean working environment.