Project Engineer

Position at JBS USA Position title: Project Engineer Department: Engineering Department Location : Plant Principle Responsibilities: - Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a variety of complex engineering projects. - May lead a project team in completion of a specific project; sets timelines, assigns work, communicates with team members, solves problems, and moves project towards and on-time high quality solution. - May design and develop software, hardware, hardware/software specifications, and testing procedures. - Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products or equipment. - May supervise/coordinate day-to-day operations of engineers, designers, engineering technicians, and others who assist in completion of specific project assignments. - Provides engineering assistance to personnel within the Company as necessary. - Represents the Company in communication with other organizations to resolve questions, plan, and coordinate work. - Coordinates lab testing and building of prototypes as necessary. - Coordinate efforts of contractors involved within finishing construction of new or redesigned areas for plant facility while managing projects being on time, on budget and to specification - Participate in design and layout aspects of special projects. Change to lead efforts pertaining to design and layout special projects. - Obtain competitive bids for future projects. - Arrange to have appropriate records prepared and maintained. - Attend meetings as needed or called. - Frequent communication with maintenance, purchasing, production, storeroom, and other departments involved with any aspect of special projects. - Perform various other duties as needed or assigned. - Lead the efforts to complete Capital Planning. Requirements: Describe necessary knowledge or skills, and type and amount of formal schooling, and work experience normally required to obtain these. Do not describe your own particular background. Education: - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relegated field required. Experience: - Previous Experience in constructions=, mechanical contract work, or any building trades. - Computer Skills, including knowledge of spreadsheets, and drafting programs. Special Skills: - Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both written and verbally - Ability to organize and coordinate large projects - Bilingual skills helpful - Capable of independent decision making - Ability to manage multiple priorities - Excellent conflict resolution skills - Demonstrates integrity and fairness - Able to quickly and effectively adapt to new and changing situations - Desire for continuous improvement - Shows compassion towards and has an interest in others - Good organizational skills - Able to work assigned hours/days, including occasional weekends as required - Statistical skills (basic level) - 6 Sigma certification (desired) EOE, including disability/vets