Senior Project Engineer - Lithonia, GA

Griffith Foods is a caring, creative product development partner dedicated to helping food companies meet evolving consumer needs while sustaining the planet. Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois, we are a family business committed to true, collaborative innovation guided by our purpose: "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World."

We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer based onsite in Lithonia, GA to plan, organize, and execute engineering projects from start to finish. The role will involve developing project scope and schedules, performing engineering calculations, coordinating with contractors, managing budgets, documenting progress, and ensuring successful integration into plant operations. Training and project completion with accuracy, on time, and within budget are key responsibilities.

Compensation: $100,000 - $140,000 per year with bonus potential.

• Lead and manage engineering projects from concept to completion, including project scope and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Track and control project spending and provide accurate forecasts.
• Identify staffing needs and coordinate with department managers.
• Oversee design, documentation, and bid package preparation.
• Assign tasks to team members and manage technical work.
• Review designs for compliance with standards and customer requirements.
• Coordinate technical activities across departments to resolve engineering design and testing challenges.
• Approve design changes and technical documentation.
• Prepare and present project status and final reports.
• Provide updates to project team, leadership, and stakeholders.

• 5–8 years of related experience, ideally in the food industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Willingness to work onsite in Lithonia, GA and travel up to 10% to other plants or vendor sites.

• Experience with air handling, dust control, raw material and final product handling, warehousing, electrical power and controls, flooring, conveyors, fire protection, bar coding/labeling, utilities, packaging equipment, structural issues, lighting, HVAC, mixing equipment, metal detection, check weighing, and plant renovations.
• Experience managing projects ranging from $10,000 to $1 million in scope.
• Experience working with a plant budget for $40,000 to $1.8 million in scope.
• Strong background in contractor management and technical integration.
• Familiarity with PLC systems and automation in manufacturing environments.

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, , Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) plan with company match, ESOP, PTO, holidays & leaves, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, long‑term care & life insurance, and legal assistance.

A discretionary bonus based on personal & company performance may also be awarded.

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, HIV status, protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship.