Project Engineer, Quality Engineering

Job Summary
The Project Engineer oversees all engineering and technical aspects of capital projects to assure the highest level of accuracy and quality. The Project Engineer prepares, schedules, coordinates, and monitors assigned engineering projects, complying with applicable codes, practices, QA policies, performance standards, and specifications. This position contributes to the successful operation of California Dairies Inc. and reports to the Engineering Manager.

Essential Functions

Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor all assigned projects.
Design and execute capital projects in coordination with CDI staff.
Monitor compliance of project related scope, tasks and assignments.
Communicate effectively during daily interactions with the CDI personnel to interpret their needs and requirements.
Maintain quality control in every area (budget, scheduling, planning, personnel performance, team dynamics)
Clearly report on project status
Communicate effectively with management and other project participants to provide needed assistance and technical support.
Develop detailed specifications for equipment procurement and construction activities within guidelines established by the CDI Construction Standards, CDFA, USDA and FDA.
Review all contractor work for correctness and adherence to CDI Construction Standards, Scope of Supply, Commissioning and System Performance.
Review engineering deliverables; initiate appropriate corrective actions throughout the project lifecycle.
Conduct regular meetings with key personnel representing all affected CDI departments to ensure clarification and meet specific requirements in a timely manner.
Communicate and negotiate with vendors, contractors, city and county government entities, and other outside parties.
Develop business case justifications and business specific development plans.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
Maintain regular and reliable attendance at work.

Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strong organization and problem-solving skills
Significant working knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD
MS Office Software knowledge, use of Word, Excel, SharePoint, MS Project and Teams
Familiarity and ability to comply with all applicable rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards.
Aptitude for working collaboratively with multiple disciplines within teams and projects.
Proven success in the areas of project execution, technical and problem-solving skills
Firm understanding of complex mathematical, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and machine design concepts.
Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical / Chemical / Electrical /Industrial Engineering or similar required.
Minimum 1 years of experience in food/beverage manufacturing facility plant engineering processes involving modification and automation of food production equipment, refrigeration, electrical, steam generation, and wastewater processing.
Work experience as a project engineer executing small-mid level capital projects.

Language Skills
English is required as the written and spoken language.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A
Driving Requirements
Must possess or be able to acquire a state issued Driver's License.
Equipment
The project Engineer should have general knowledge of pumps, pneumatic values, AC drives, motor starters, separators, instrumentation, welding, grinding, butter equipment, fans, high-pressure pumps, electrical troubleshooting, powder packaging equipment, PLC controls, gearboxes, pneumatic system, boilers, ammonia compressors, ammonia system, glycol…