Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

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Responsible for scenario analysis, scope development, project planning to include budgeting and timelines, project implementation and commercialization. This would include all aspects of project/construction management such as electrical, mechanical, processing and packaging equipment installation, etc. Ability to train personnel on equipment is a critical component of the commercialization component of the project; both operationally and technically.

This role is remote with travel in the US and Canada to support multiple sites within the network. No relocation is available for this opportunity. We are seeking this individual to reside in the Chicagoland area, Central to Northern IN, or Southwest to Western Michigan.

• Support assigned plants with development, submission, and execution of capital projects.
• Participate in OQI (quoting) meetings with the plants and provide scope of work (SOW) documents and capital estimates as needed.
• Develop line layout drawings (AutoCAD) for new lines or modifications to existing lines.
• Manage contractors during execution of capital projects.
• Maintain documentation and reporting for active capital projects. Including weekly status updates, cashflow reporting, and budget tracking.

• Electrical, to include VFD(s)
• Servos
• High and low voltage troubleshooting
• Ladder logic
• Project Management Methodologies
• CMMS
• AutoCAD

• AutoCAD mechanical drawing development
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Training
• Troubleshooting
• Gantt Chart Development
• Presentation skills
• Great communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced excel
• Financial analysis and budgeting

• Communicate cross-functionally to gain alignment of goals and objectives related to project.
• Coach/Mentor project team members as necessary.
• Perform financial analysis as it relates to ROI, Payback, IRR, as well as budget development, budget tracking and financial close-out.
• Develop drawings in AutoCAD

• MS Office Suite, specifically Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, AutoCAD, Visio

• Work is primarily done in an office setting and manufacturing plant.
• Frequent production environment exposure which includes noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and fluctuations in temperature.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 3+ years in project engineering
• 3+ years project management
• 3+ years AutoCAD
• Experience working in a food manufacturing industry preferred
• Travel up to 50% across US and Canada. Passport is needed.
• Experience working in a manufacturing facility

The pay range for this full‑time, salaried position is $85,788 – $128,682 per year. Base pay depends on location and experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401(k) and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.