Project Engineer

General Summary:

Develops project scope, funding proposals, generates specifications, and handles supervision of contractors and internal personnel for effective project delivery. Coordinates with project stakeholders including but not limited to Operations and EHS staff to ensure that projects are implemented with utmost attention to safety and minimal disruption to production. Manages project financials to ensure project deliverables are met on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Implement capital projects in liquid batch processing & packaging environment.
• Work with maintenance staff in troubleshooting equipment and process problems and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Prepare project cost & justification. Manage schedule, track & report costs.
• Develop bid package documents, review vendor quotes & proposals with the most appropriate combination of equipment & resources.
• Management of multiple capital projects within tight cost & time constraints using internal resources & outside contractors.
• Develop operating procedures for new & existing equipment & processes.
• Manage all phases of capital project - carry each project from initial scope definition, installation, commissioning startup & return to operation.
• Prepare project documentation including preliminary drawings, as built drawings, operating instructions, maintenance requirements etc.
• Participate & lead continuous improvement activities on production lines & in compounding area. 

Required Skills/Qualifications: 

• 4 year Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Working knowledge of MS Office, MS Project, MS Access, AutoCAD.
• High level of initiative, strong sense of urgency and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently & take direction as needed.
• Management of multiple capital projects within tight cost & time constraints.
• Working knowledge of packaging & other automated equipment such as chemical feed systems, batching systems, Fillers, Cappers, Case Erectors, Case Packers etc.
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley instrumentation & PLC programming will be a plus.
• Experienced in specifying, procuring, installing, commissioning & startup of packaging and any other equipment.
• Ability to effectively utilize internal & external resources.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities.