Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

TITLE:

Project Engineer

LOCATION:

Onsite in Lithonia, GA

COMP RANGE: $85,000 - $120,000/year plus bonus

Griffith Foods is hiring a Project Engineer to manage the overall CAPEX process and project outcomes of the plant team from planning through execution. This includes overall control of expenditure within the unit and specific project budget, and capital cash flow forecasting and spending.

• Coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within the assigned facility (or facilities).
• Exercises functional authority over personnel that work on Capital projects, such as Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and outside contractors; this includes coordinating and negotiating project staffing requirements.
• Provides integral communication with the broader team to enable planning, troubleshooting, and execution of key initiatives. Prepares and presents plans to project stakeholders / Steering Committee depending on the size of each capital initiative.
• Carries out process improvement initiatives through Capital Projects.
• Coordinates the launch of manufacturing upgrades including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results, and being responsible for project integration into the plant operation.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment, supporting the development of Master Plans for the assigned site(s). Master Plans shall be updated at least once a year.
• Maintains interface with Business Unit and Supply Chain Leadership to provide Capital Plan updates and ensure customer needs are met.
• Supports standards development/application and develops/application of ways of working.
• Serves as subject matter expert for Project Management Principles, Early Management, and VSU within the assigned site, incorporating its concepts into each initiative.
• Owns the VSU roadmap for each project as necessary.
• Responsible for utilization of Project Management Principles and Early Management Principles.
• Subject matter expert for Maintenance Prevention, Design FMEA, TT&T, FAT, SAT, and CQV methodologies.
• Assigns and oversees project personnel over each specific phase of the VSU cycle, documenting all aspects of project execution within the VSU framework, such as project deliverable definition, design lock (Integrated Design Brief & Scope) document elaboration, FAT, SAT, and CQV checklists elaboration and execution.

• Engineering project management & execution experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Early Management and Vertical Startup Up expertise.
• Supported strategic planning in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience in Engineering Project Management.
• Exposure to and familiarity with Auto CAD or a similar drafting system.
• The candidate must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• What will set you apart:
• A degree in Mechatronic Engineering or a related field.
• Previous engineering project management experience at a manufacturing firm or a consulting firm that specializes in manufacturing processes.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• PE designation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk to communicate and listen effectively. This will require both office and plant floor environments. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may need to operate and drive a forklift or electronic pallet jack to transport materials or goods. The employee will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, wet or humid conditions, high or precarious places, outside weather conditions, vibration, high noise levels, dust, and odor.

• 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…