Project and Optimization Engineer

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

• Lead Engineer on capital projects.
• Perform overall project management: define scope and project budget, schedule management, construction management, startup, conceptual phases, project closeout, cost estimation, system design, equipment sizing and selection, procurement, installation, check‑out, including on‑time, in‑scope, and in‑budget manufacturing capital annual budget plans.
• Provide guidance to other project resources to follow industry‑accepted best practices in project management.
• Develop strategies and procedures for executing multiple projects at the same time.
• Develop and implement system design standards for manufacturing operations.
• Identify improvements to existing standards using appropriate technical evaluation and involvement.
• Engineer interface with business leadership team—maintain close working relationships with R&D, quality, manufacturing, merchandising, retail operations, operations leadership, and financial operations.
• Provide innovative technical solutions to meet business objectives with an emphasis on productivity.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional line of business leaders on growth and operational initiatives, ultimately leading teams empowered to execute improvement strategies while identifying tools to improve process capabilities, reduce variability, and eliminate defects.
• Implement improvements to existing standards using appropriate technical evaluation and involvement.
• Utilize Continuous Improvement tools to deliver capital projects that meet all budgetary and performance commitments.
• Provide Meijer Manufacturing support for Resource Conservation within the Unit.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• ABET accredited engineering program.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience successfully leading multi‑million dollar projects is essential.
• Demonstrated skills in executing concurrent capital projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management and multi‑tasking ability.
• Thorough knowledge of Food Manufacturing Regulatory Requirements (GMPs, Food Safety, etc.).
• Experience in Manufacturing of extended shelf life (ESL) product.
• Experience in Aseptic environment.

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer’s policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member’s race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully‑protected classification.