Ice Cream Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer responsible for advancing capital delivery and manufacturing transformation at the Magnum Ice Cream Company’s Sikeston, Missouri site. This full‑time role focuses on the end‑to‑end execution of complex capital projects across safety, quality, capacity, infrastructure, automation, controls, digital manufacturing, and equipment modernization.

North America – Sikeston, Missouri. Full‑time. No relocation or sponsorship supported.

• Lead a portfolio of capital and transformation projects that improve safety, quality, throughput, reliability, cost performance, and operational resilience.
• Drive project execution from feasibility through commissioning, including scope development, cost estimation, schedule management, contractor coordination, risk mitigation, and performance tracking.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, R&D, and site leadership to translate business needs into practical, scalable engineering solutions.
• Lead the development and implementation of automation, controls, and digital manufacturing solutions, including line modernization, controls upgrades, process optimization, and data‑enabled performance improvement.
• Support identification, evaluation, and deployment of advanced technologies such as robotics, automated material handling, smart instrumentation, and connected systems.
• Develop concept, FEED, and detailed design packages that reflect site constraints, compliance requirements, operability, maintainability, and long‑term asset performance.
• Oversee construction, installation, commissioning, and vertical start‑up activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required performance standards.
• Champion engineering governance, technical standards, and continuous improvement while shaping the site’s longer‑term capital and automation roadmap.
• Key interfaces include Site Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, R&D, digital and controls specialists, internal subject matter experts, OEMs, system integrators, contractors, and third‑party engineering partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Automation, Controls, or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of engineering experience in food manufacturing, consumer products, FMCG, or a similarly complex industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading capital projects in manufacturing environments, including scope definition, budget management, contractor oversight, commissioning, and handover.
• Practical experience with automation, controls, process systems, utilities, packaging systems, or digital manufacturing technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence, align stakeholders, and communicate effectively from the factory floor to site leadership.
• Experience delivering medium‑to‑large‑scale capital projects in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with controls upgrades, PLC/HMI‑related projects, robotics, automated material handling, machine integration, or smart factory initiatives.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams through design, installation, start‑up, and operational stabilization.
• Experience working in an environment with strong food safety, quality, compliance, and performance expectations.

• Pay range: $88,600 – $133,000 per year, with bonus eligibility.
• Market‑competitive pay and performance‑related rewards.
• Flexible ways of working.
• Health, dental, vision coverage and other health‑related benefits.
• Retirement savings program with competitive matching.
• Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and health‑related savings accounts.
• Time off to rest and recharge, paid vacation, paid holidays.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Additional employee perks such as corporate discounts, commuter or learning support.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.