Project Engineer

at Alpha Baking Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Salary: $104,874 Responsibilities: Independently troubleshoot extensive equipment electrical and mechanical problems Independently execute projects based on electrical/mechanical drawings. Construct Project BOM (Bill of Materials) needed for the project. Coordinate outside vendors to ensure the project work stays within the project guidelines. Perform and/or oversee electrical and mechanical updates/upgrades of existing equipment and the company infrastructure. Propose and prepper electrical/mechanical updates/upgrades to existing equipment and infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful project Execution. Coordinate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to support project activities. Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential obstacles and develop mitigation strategies. Manage project timelines and milestones, tracking progress and addressing any deviations from the plan. Monitor project expenses and expenditures, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints. Communicate regularly with project team members and stakeholders to provide updates on project status, issues, and resolutions. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, building codes, and industry standards throughout the project lifecycle. Lead or participate in project meetings, including kick-off meetings, progress reviews, and mpost-project evaluations. Oversee the commissioning and testing of new equipment and systems, coordinating with vendors and contractors as needed. Provide technical guidance and support to project team members, helping to overcome technical challenges and ensure successful project outcomes. Document project activities, outcomes, and lessons learned for future reference and continuous improvement. Education Required: Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, or industrial engineering. Experience Required: 3 years of experience in project management and engineering roles working with production manufacturing and machinery. Special Skills Required: Experience with electrical and pneumatic power and controls, control logic, relays, solenoids, sensors, limit switches, transducers and any other control devices, and circuits between 480vac, 220vac, 110vac, and 24vdc. Experience initiating and managing Mechanical Engineering projects, including collaborating with other Project Managers for proper allocation and tracking of resources. Experience with the following Machinery, Tools, and Equipment: Mixers, blenders. Extruders machine. Packing machine. Belt and roller conveyors. Loading and unloading product machine. Travel Requirements: Yes Requires 50% of time on job working at the following additional worksites: - Manitowoc Plant (Northeastern Wisconsin MSA): 12.5% - Laporte Plant (Michigan City MSA): 25% - Grand Rapids Plant (Grand Rapids MSA): 12.5% Addresses of Different Plants Manitowoc Plant - 4300 County Rd CR , Manitowoc, WI 54220 (Manitowoc County - Northeastern Wisconsin MSA) Laporte Plant - 360 N. Fail Rd, La Porte IN 46350 (La Porte County - Michigan City MSA) Grand Rapids Plant - 1661 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49519 (Kent County - Grand Rapids MSA) To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account