Senior Mechanical Engineer - High-speed food and beverage packaging experience strongly preferred

Assist the Project Managers and Director of Engineering in defining projects >>> Assist the Director of Engineering in assigning responsibilities and managing personnel accordingly >>> Conduct site audits >>> Create as-built and conceptual layout drawings >>> Generate scope-of-work documents >>> Manage project schedule using internal and external resources >>> Generate and send "Request for Quotation" packages to vendors and mechanical and electrical contractors >>> Compare vendor quotations, generate comparisons, and assist the customer in awarding a contract >>> Create site book and bid book documents >>> Coordinate and conduct on-site bid meetings with mechanical contractors >>> Review and ensure that contractor quotations are correct >>> Oversee the development of vendor quotations and present to the Director of Engineering >>> Perform engineering calculations as they relate to equipment performance and utility requirements >>> May assist in developing a budget and managing budget - Maintain company standards and make recommendations for improvements >>> Drawings Vendor information database Standard CTR drawings >>> Follow engineering procedures and develop procedures as required - Train and supervise Mechanical Engineers I & II >>> Prioritize employee activity based on changing project requirements and demands >>> Assign daily and weekly task completion lists - Research companies and machinery within the industry to become familiar with new processes and technologies - Create efficiency improvements Our ideal candidate: Education and experience - B.S. Degree in Engineering is required: Mechanical preferred, Industrial or other considered - At least five years of relevant experience in a high-speed packaging, manufacturing or system design environment - Mechanical engineering knowledge with design engineering and project management background - Manufacturing field experience, especially in the food and beverage industry, is strongly preferred - A background in a production environment is preferred - Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD - 10-20% travel expected to client sites, depending on project needs Skills and abilities - Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to manage multiple projects at one time - Experience with developing permit drawings for submittal to city & county plan checks - Proficient in AutoCAD - Ability to operate successfully with minimal supervision - Outstanding written skills - Exceptional organization and time management skills - Excellent technical skills and knowledge of manufacturing project planning, process systems, equipment, and operations - Ability to build and maintain successful relationships both internally and externally - Ability to work well within all levels of the client company - Ability to resolve problems, make decisions and be creative to keep activities moving forward toward a positive result - Ability to create and update Gantt chart-style schedules - Ability to read, interpret and mark up manufacturing line drawings - Ability to create a project plan, using logical thinking - Ability to successfully prioritize and execute against an organized plan - Ability to read, interpret and mark up manufacturing line drawings is a plus What We Offer: - Competitive pay; commensurate with experience - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD - Paid time off - 401k with up to 4% employer match - Flexible and hybrid work schedule Salary Range: $95,000 to $125,000