Project Engineer
Core
Lead engineering projects for packaging, processing, milling, and material handling systems in food manufacturing facilities to ensure safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Role type
Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical)
Builds
Mechanical systems, packaging and processing equipment, and manufacturing infrastructure for food and beverage brands.
Domain
Food & Beverage Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical engineering design, project management, dust collection systems, pneumatic conveying, grain milling, bulk material handling, plant facilities (roofing, air compressors, sprinkler systems, natural gas, steam), packaging and processing equipment, GMP, food safety, sanitation, EHS, PLCs, process controls, building and utilities technologies, operation and maintenance principles, cost estimation, financial justification.
Preferred skills
Early Management Tools and Processes, Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM), statistical process control, combustible food ingredients risk mediation, dust risk mitigation hazard analysis.
Technologies
PLCs, process controls, Early Management Tools
Responsibilities
Analyze, design, plan, coordinate, and lead assigned projects; prepare engineering specifications and drawings; design and implement mechanical systems; conduct research and analysis for design feasibility; troubleshoot mechanical issues; develop and conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT); manage project costs, lead-time, and downtime estimates; obtain environmental and building permits; supervise plant labor, contractors, and service personnel; provide technical support and operator training; keep abreast of new technological developments; manage multiple projects of varying complexity and budgets up to $5.0MM.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
