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Sr. Project Engineer

Job in Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, 50015, USA
Listing for: BG Foods
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Process Engineer, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Sr. Project Engineer

Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. Provide tactical leadership for process design, operations process controls, and process optimization. Identify and execute performance/process improvements, cost savings initiatives, and quality and food safety improvements across the internal and external supply chain. Define project objectives and oversee quality control throughout its lifecycle. Coach and train site/functional members on methodologies, philosophies, core objectives, process improvements, and food safety improvements as directed.

Responsibilities
  • Perform process design, scope validation, development, and implementation of capital projects as assigned.
  • Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
  • Evaluate, develop, and implement core manufacturing processes to deliver efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Facilitate and lead troubleshooting of manufacturing inefficiencies and quality opportunities as needed across the supply chain.
  • Execute the development and implementation of continuous improvement activities and food safety process improvements across the co‑manufacturing environment.
  • Analyze and develop action plans to optimize current processes to meet all customer and internal requirements.
  • Conduct project post‑mortems and create recommendation reports to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
  • Perform risk assessments of equipment and processes being used throughout the supply chain.
  • Evaluate and execute capacity improvement projects as needed.
  • Present data, findings, and final project reports to team members and internal stakeholders.
  • Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
  • Utilize best practices of Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement.
Experience, Skills, and Education
  • At least 7 years of project management experience within a food/beverage manufacturing environment.
  • A bachelor’s degree in industrial, chemical engineering, or a related field.
  • A Six Sigma or Lean certification is required; HACCP certification is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience executing process improvement projects.
  • Ability to directly supervise project engineers.
  • Demonstrated experience with a variety of manufacturing processes.
  • Demonstrated experience in quality systems and food safety.
  • Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing programs.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & graphic design programs.
  • Project management, communication, and mathematical skills.
Equal Employment Opportunity

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www
1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/.

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