Process Project Engineer

Job Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for creating, justifying, coordinating, executing and properly installing and completing capital projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets. The Project Engineer coordinates the work of contractors, ensuring that safety/food safety and quality of work align with Materne expectations.

• Implement and manage validated projects from inception to completion.
• Study and define new projects as the need arises and as they are assigned to the site.
• Develop project plan timelines and lead cross‑functional work groups to complete projects within specification, on time and on budget, while ensuring safety and food safety practices are followed.
• Maintain plant AutoCAD drawing files and make updates as needed. Provide conceptual engineering drawings as requested.
• Maintain a record of the status of all active projects.
• Maintain and update technical documentation.
• Follow CER, PO and OOP processes.
• Manage and oversee contractor compliance with safety practices, site security requirements, GMP requirements and quality of work.
• Act as the site expert on assigned processes, troubleshooting and recommending improvements. Work with technical services to create operational procedures, maintenance strategies and adjustment sequences for new industrial equipment.
• Identify the “optimized base case” in regard to ROI calculations.
• Collaborate with Quality and Safety leadership to ensure their needs are met during project implementation.
• Work with plant teams and corporate engineering teams as needed on projects.
• Manage final qualification for capital projects and supplier relationships: execute competitive bid processes when applicable, complete the “to‑do” list, enforce corrective action plans including warranty work with suppliers, oversee on‑site project installation/construction, and ensure contractors complete safety and GMP training.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Project completed under budget.
• Project completed on time.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

• 3+ years of capital project management on Pre‑Process and Process Equipment.

• Strong technical skills related to Process Equipment (Dairy Process or similar).
• Strong technical skills related to project management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill using 2D & 3D CAD programs; preferred experience in Solidworks and AutoCAD.
• Strong ability to read prints and understand electrical, architectural, mechanical, P&.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with contractors, vendors, and internal customers to ensure project completion on time and within budget.
• Ability to work independently and with limited direction.
• Team‑oriented mentality.
• Knowledge of related local, federal and state regulations.
• Strong competence in one or more of these technical categories:
  Mixproof valves, vacuum pumps, heat exchangers, pumps; data collection management (SCADA, HMI); food pre-processes, processes & packing equipment; building (civil works, HVAC systems, fire suppression, architectural, plumbing & mechanical, structural); low‑voltage electrical circuits.

• Must be able to work in normal office conditions and in the manufacturing plant.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment and comply with GMP standards, including safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair/beard net and other requirements.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per day, adapt time base on project & work over weekends when needed.

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