Plant Engineer

Peetniks are passionate and authentic, learners and doers, committed to the pursuit of better. The only thing we love more than coffee is our people

In this role, you will lead and coordinate the detailed design, budgeting, documentation, and execution of CAPEX sub‑projects. You will serve as the link between internal stakeholders, external contractors, and suppliers, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with company procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. This position requires strong technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

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Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Fully Onsite M-F

• Lead the daily engineering operation for food manufacturing facility
• Improve equipment up‑time through implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Retain, organize, and manage engineering documentation and knowledge in company systems
• Support Production in reducing / eliminating equipment and tooling downtime or scrap, utilizing good analytical methodologies
• Manage capacity addition, process improvement and / or equipment replacement projects to include project scope
• Design and implement improvements to enhance yield, reduce waste, increase throughput, improve cycle times, reduce bottlenecks, and streamline operations while maintaining strict adherence to food safety and quality standards
• Collaborate closely with the global engineering project team to develop proposals for improvement initiatives including process, equipment and product improvements with relevant details such as scope of work and timelines
• Lead capital projects, performing cost/benefit analyses, developing technical scopes of work, and managing project budgets to ensure on‑time and on‑budget completion
• Analyze and interpret data to provide actionable recommendations for Senior Management and drive the implementation of plant improvements
• Ensure all processes adhere to GMPs, SOPs, FDA, USDA, and OSHA regulations, and actively support our safety programs
• Ensure that manufacturing cost standards are achieved through process optimization and improvement methods
• Ensure that the technical project documentation is prepared (int. or by 3rd party contractor): collect, compile and share required files of the sub‑project; participate in safety assessments/reviews, according to local standards, laws, regulation and JDE company procedures (Engineering Management and Contractor Management)
• Manage orders: raising purchase requests, following up on deliveries with suppliers, receiving and checking invoice discrepancies
• Support and develop maintenance projects / activities with good engineering direction; support the optimization of maintenance programs and practices

• Continually improve and optimize plant processes through performance testing, monitoring, and data analysis
• Support optimizing automation to increase efficiency and effectiveness by investigating, and addressing quality issues that may have been caused due to equipment malfunction or design limitation and initiating appropriate corrective action
• Plan and track sub‑project budgets by: developing and reviewing budget forecasts, including purchase orders required to deliver the agreed scope; reporting CAPEX spending forecasts and phasing to ensure effective budget control

• Demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills and make timely, sound decisions
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Follow multi‑step tasks and procedures accurately and consistently
• Communicate clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders and partners
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and results oriented
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment; adaptable and responsive to changing business needs
• Works independently and consistently follows through on complex, multi‑step projects

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or civil engineering, or a related field
• Strong understanding of business processes, manufacturing technologies, and the key stages of product manufacturing and packaging. Additional degrees or…