Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Location:

Carol Stream, IL

Type:
Full-time

The position is responsible for managing the engineering Cap Ex requests and related functions at our Carol Stream facility while advising our domestic manufacturing facilities on engineering requests as needed. The successful candidate will drive a lean organization that is cost‑effective while providing employees with a safe, positive, and engaging work environment. This position includes the possibility of leadership as the role progresses.

• Productivity
  • Plan and develop Cap Ex proposals that optimize production processes and throughput.
  • Manage and optimize the monthly Engineering Cap Ex Report and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Work closely with the Maintenance team when prioritizing, planning, and scheduling capital projects and contractor visits.
  • Develop standards operating procedures (SOPs) and train personnel accordingly.
  • Lead and support the execution of capital projects as necessary.
• Leadership
  • Provide consistent leadership in managing people and providing all employees with a positive, engaging work environment.
• Future Growth
  • Assist in developing long‑term capital plans and provide guidance on future needs.
  • Monitor staffing and develop training and development plans to meet future needs.
  • Complete performance reviews and all other documentation requirements in a timely and professional manner.
• Other duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience within Project Engineering, demonstrating a successful track record with increased responsibilities.
• Working knowledge and/or specialized technical training in construction permits and industrial systems and processes, including electrical power, controls, boilers, compressors, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, welding, ingredients, and PLC.

• Ability to verbally communicate in a concise and succinct manner with all levels throughout the organization.
• Strong English writing skills.
• Strong mathematical, spreadsheet, presentation, and CAD skills. The utilization of data to drive change will be imperative.
• Ability to make educated judgments on the correctness, accuracy, and appropriateness of information; must be able to organize, prioritize, and make decisions.
• Must be able to create and maintain systems from both an overview and a detailed aspect on multiple projects, providing reminders of things coming up, administering tasks between parties (with direction), and creating and maintaining files on various projects.
• Must continually demonstrate a strong attention to detail, careful execution of tasks, and regularly check own work before submitting as drafted or completed.

As needed, up to 10%.

• Must be willing to work in dusty and aroma environments.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds without assistance.

All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC). Employees must comply with OSHA and follow all company rules, regulations, and procedures to ensure they do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.

Competitive Pay – $100,000 – $115,000 annually + Eligible Bonus (experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration).

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid STD and LTD
• HSA and FSA
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• PTO
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth with employer match
• Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Voluntary – Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Personal growth including training and development opportunities

Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.