Project Engineer, Process Engineer

LOCATION:

Onsite in Lithonia, GA

COMP RANGE: $85,000 - $120,000/year plus bonus

Griffith Foods is hiring a Project Engineer to manage the overall CAPEX process and project outcomes of the plant team from planning through execution. This includes overall control of expenditure within the unit & specific project budget, and capital cash flow forecasting and spending.

• Coordinates and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within the assigned facility (or facilities).
• Exercises functional authority over personnel that work on capital projects, such as Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and outside contractors; coordinates and negotiates project staffing requirements.
• Provides integral communication with the broader team to enable planning, troubleshooting, and execution of key initiatives; prepares and presents plans to project stakeholders / Steering Committee depending on the size of each capital initiative.
• Carries out process improvement initiatives through capital projects; coordinates the launch of manufacturing upgrades including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results, and integrating projects into plant operation.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment in support of the development of Master Plans for the assigned site(s); updates Master Plans at least once a year.
• Maintains interface with Business Unit and Supply Chain Leadership to provide capital plan updates and ensure customer needs are met.
• Supports standards development and application of ways of working.
• Subject‑matter expert for Project Management Principles and Early Management and VSU; owns the VSU roadmap for each project as necessary.
• Responsible for utilization of Project Management Principles and Early Management Principles.
• Subject‑matter expert for Maintenance Prevention, Design FMEA, TT&T, FAT, SAT and CQV methodologies.
• Assigns and oversees project personnel over each phase of the VSU cycle, documenting all aspects of project execution within the VSU framework.

• Engineering project management & execution experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Early Management and Vertical Startup Up experience.
• Supported strategic planning in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience in Engineering Project Management.
• Exposure to and familiarity with AutoCAD or a similar drafting system.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; work‑visa sponsorship is not available.

• A degree in Mechatronic Engineering or a related field.
• Previous engineering project management experience at a manufacturing firm or a consulting firm that specializes in manufacturing processes.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• PE designation.

Frequent sitting, standing, and walking to communicate and listen effectively in both office and plant floor environments. Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally operate and drive a forklift or electronic pallet jack to transport materials or goods.

Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock; occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level is usually loud. Dust and odor are present in the environment.

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, , Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

Potential discretionary bonus with a target of 6 % based on personal &…