Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Job in
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, 37544, USA
Listing for:
Manpower Engineering
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-06
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:Memphis, Tennessee
Department Size:12-15
Reports to:Plant Engineer
Direct Reports: 1-2
Pay Range:$75,000 - $88,000
Our client, a leading food processing and packaging organization, is seeking a Project Engineer to join their team. As a Project Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering organization supporting capital project delivery and continuous improvement across processing and packaging operations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical problem-solving skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a collaborative mindset that helps you coordinate internal teams and external contract partners to deliver projects that meet scope, schedule, and cost targets.
What'sthe Job?
- Apply engineering principles to analyze and plan requirements for assigned food-related processing and/or packaging projects and cost studies to achieve targeted objectives.
- Prepare engineering specifications, design process and package flows, and create the drawings and documentation needed to support capital projects.
- Lead projects through concept, design, installation, commissioning, and qualification to meet defined scope and project objectives.
- Obtain and adopt applicable requirements, including building permits, environmental regulations, sanitary design, Good Manufacturing Practices, safety, code requirements, and OSHA regulations.
- Specify equipment and services, obtain bids, select and purchase required items, and supervise plant labor and contractors to ensure efficient execution and completion.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an engineering-based degree (Mechanical or Chemical preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of project management experience in the design and installation of processing and/or packaging systems.
- Working knowledge and ability to construct Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), with a basic understanding of ASME, ANSI, NFPA, and other industry standards.
- Experience designing and implementing PLC, controls, and related applications for automation and cost savings in a standardized, expandable approach.
- Experience with food safety requirements such as GMP Standards, HACCP, SQF, and BRC Certification (experience with packaging equipment such as form-fill-seal, cartoning, case packing, conveying, palletizing, metal detection, and check weighing is a plus).
- Competitive salaried compensation package aligned to experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits access to support health and well-being.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Career development opportunities to expand skills and grow professionally.
- Meaningful impact by leading capital projects and supporting continuous improvement across the organization.
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