Project Engineer, Quality Engineering
Listed on 2026-05-27
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Operations Engineer
Job Summary
The Factory Project Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership by identifying, developing and executing capital projects for the factory. This position will maintain visibility to the design process and assure adherence to all established key components and project deliverables as well as directly manage overall project execution including construction and commissioning. Additionally, this position will coordinate with the client as well as various other groups inside and outside of the organization.
Job Responsibilities Preliminary Project Development- Assist in development of pre-project approval documents including project charter, project management plan, project kick start, estimate and milestone schedule creation.
- Monitor design progress and deliverables are met in adherence to established project key components.
- Receive design details from design team with full understanding of project deliverables to coordinate bid package development and release for construction bidding and field execution.
- Select contractors and contracting methods
- Direct and execute installation, construction, and commissioning of assigned projects.
- Manage adherence to project scope and secure approvals for all changes in projects based on engineering ways of working methodology.
- Manage and control project budget providing cost forecasts and cash flow projections through development of project cost and status reports on at least a monthly basis or as requested by project stakeholders.
- Manage and maintain project milestone schedules with integrated detailed scheduling as agreed upon in the project charter.
- Manage data collection and feedback process for projects.
- Monitors processes for compliance with quality and GMP requirements in accordance with FDA and OSHA regulations.
- Provide construction management and plant startup assistance as needed to ensure successful project execution
- Evaluate, select, and issue contracts for construction firms through bidding and prequalification vetting processes.
- Provide self‑directed project management of assigned projects from end to end with minimal supervision from department managers.
- Provide technical support to Factory operations.
- Will support and participate in Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) and Total Performance Management (TPM) as a part of their job responsibility within the Business Unit or assigned factory.
- Responsible for ensuring that one exhibits an attitude of absolute intolerance for unsafe situations and never implements any change, whether directly instructed to, or under your own initiative, without first questioning its impact in relation to product safety/quality, people safety and the environment. No compromises will be tolerated.
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in engineering or related degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 1-2 years of project management work experience; leading on projects of $1M or less
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
- Ability to analyze data
- Ability to use problem solving techniques to resolve issues and implement change
- Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to complete major projects in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to schedule resources effectively
- Basic knowledge in I & I pillar project methods.
- Able to manage Scope, Cost Schedule and risks on small and minor projects.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
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