Corporate Project Engineer

Responsible for managing engineering projects from concept through scope definition, design, costing, planning, installation, start-up and follow up assessment.

Works with plant management, corporate resources, and third-party vendors and contractors to deliver cost effective solutions that work.

Job Responsibilities



* Lead and manage assigned engineering projects to meet timelines, budget, and quality requirements:



* Define scope, roles and responsibilities.


* Facilitate the development of "the solution".


* Generate preliminary cost estimates.


* Develop project CRF (Capital Request for Funding) and manage ongoing costs.


* Solicit, review, recommend, and obtain approval on bids for work and equipment required.


* Oversee contractors and employees assigned to the project,


* Supervise construction, purchase and installation of equipment, and initial start-up.


* Establish supporting infrastructure to ensure continued success of the venture once transitioned to the plant team.



* Provide support for Capital Requests for Funding (CRFs); conduct project cost analysis, prepare cost estimates, provide alternatives, etc.


* Maintain detailed records for each project such as action plans, timelines, roles and responsibilities, cost tracking, and status against plan.


* Review project records periodically to assess problems encountered, progress made, solutions identified, and opportunities to share learning and expertise among operations throughout the organization.


* Actively and continuously work with corporate and plant management to identify, evaluate, and assess opportunities for improving production efficiency and quality from an engineering perspective.


* Provide technical engineering and project management support to other divisions of the company as requested.


* Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills



* Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred.


* Experience working in a plant environment is helpful.


* Five or more years of experience working in a project engineering role within the food industry including some corporate exposure or tenure.


* Working knowledge of, and hands-on experience within various engineering disciplines.


* Accepting of out-of-town, overnight travel (may be sustained depending upon the project and geographic location).

Education



* BS in Engineering required.