Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Channahon

City :
Channahon State :
Illinois (US-IL) Country :
United States (US)

Requisition Number : 45134

A Day in the Life:

The project engineer will be involved in the design and construction of new projects and modification of existing equipment and efficiency improvements as required to meet safety, commercial expectations, maximize operating efficiencies, and maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

The work will include performing in-house design and coordination with outside consultants and contractors as necessary for successful project completion. Equipment selection, procurement, and construction contract administration are typical duties of the project engineer.

What You'll Be Doing:

* Actively and enthusiastically participate in and lead facility safety activities.

* When designing projections and/or troubleshooting equipment, ensure that safety requirements of the facility are followed.

* Conceptually designs and performs feasibility studies for new projects.

* Develop cost estimates for projects.

* Develop DCF models for large projects.

* Manage outside consulting engineers/contractors and coordinate project activities with the plant.

* Develop equipment specifications and prepare construction bid packages.

* Ensure project schedules and costs projections are achieved.

* Complete problem solving and troubleshooting on an as need bases and as requested by the plant management.

* Catalog and control all Plant drawings and P&IDs.

Skill/Experience Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, agricultural, electrical, or chemical engineering required.

* 3 to 5 years of experience in plant operations, maintenance, and safety is required.

* Proficiency with applicable computer software packages including Auto Cad, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.

* Knowledge of design codes and government regulations affecting the industry including NFPA 36, NFPA 61, OSHA, and EPA is preferred.

* Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and interest with strong problem solving skills.

* Demonstrates organizational and planning capabilities.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills.

* Collaborative team player.

* Has worked on projects of $1M to $2.5M, that are complex projects impacting multiple departments.

* Has completed projects successfully on time and on budget that met expectations and responsibilities including safety compliance during project construction, during startup, and when fully operational.

* Able to complete lengthy pre-planning including actively reviewing project costs for cost savings opportunities. Quantifiable improvement in KPI efficiency with value creation annually at 250K.

* Participation in making sure industry best practice questions are being asked on local plant capital and major expense projects.

* Able to work autonomously with minimal support.

* Must be able to take on call duty.

Benefits:

* Health Benefits - Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.

* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.

* Family Support - Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.

* Tuition Reimbursement - Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.

* Time Off - Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience

* 0 - 9 years: 25 days

* 10 - 19 years: 30 days

* 20+ years: 35 days

The compensation range for this position is $98,296.00 -$. In addition to the regular compensation, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed-in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad…