Engineer Project

At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, we are excited to start a new chapter of accelerated growth as part of Froneri – a global pure-play ice cream leader. We invite you to help us transform DGIC into the #1 ice cream brand, leveraging nearly a century of experience and a portfolio of beloved brands such as Häagen‑Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer’s & Edy’s, Skinny Cow, and Outshine.

Coordinates and implements assigned capital projects from initial cost estimation through AFE preparation, research/design, installation, start‑up and debugging. Recommends projects to improve plant operation, safety, reduce operating costs and provide technical support for new product development. This role has a significant impact on programs and projects that support divisional goals. The holder provides technical assistance to help resolve problems or issues relating to the factory’s production and infrastructure equipment, and leads projects and strategies related to all factory food‑related process systems.

• Responsible for writing capital requests for specific projects and managing projects end‑to‑end on time and on budget.
• Review design and specification proposals submitted by vendors and/or Division Engineering to ensure all criteria have been met.
• Maintain project records, manage project commitments, complete all reporting requirements, and adhere to department norms and standards.
• Follow all Early Engineering Management best practices as outlined by the company and local department.
• Adhere to all project management laws and rules of ethics.
• Coordinate and facilitate required project cross‑functional meetings and project charter team coordination.
• Oversee projects and manage vendors and contractors to maintain compliance with plant safety and quality guidelines.
• Interact with corporate management and engineering.
• Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values.
• Provide information for corporate management as it relates to this group’s functions.
• Set and assure engineering standards for the facility.
• Act as a leader or facilitator on various company committees.

• Quality and technical system adherence
• Completion of required production to plan
• Health and Safety
• Impeccable hygiene standards at all times
• Clean as you go; use proper cleaning techniques (e.g., limited water hose usage)

• B.S. in Engineering (chemical, mechanical, electrical) required.
• Five or more years of engineering experience in a factory environment.
• Three or more years of project management experience, including successful execution of complex projects of significant magnitude.
• Technical knowledge, certificates, or licenses relating to engineering principles, financial and accounting skills, or strong human‑relation skills preferred.
• Strong background in food/dairy (or similar) process engineering.
• Previous work experience in food manufacturing (dairy) preferred.

Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.

• Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish.
• Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail.
• Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste.

• Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations.
• Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment.
• Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies.

• Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations.
• Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve.
• Learn from both successes and failures.

• Ensure decisions are based on what’s best for the whole business.
• Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives.
• Treat everyone with fairness and respect.

In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others in a wet and/or humid environment, with high noise levels, and around mechanical, electrical, and…