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Engineering Project Leader

Chicago, Illinois, US💼 Full-time💰 $82,000–$82,000🗓 2026-09-01 → 2026-09-25

Core

Oversee engineering projects from conception to completion in food, pharmaceutical, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing, managing safety, scope, cost, and schedule.

Role type

Senior IC engineering project leader

Builds

Manufacturing capital projects and operational improvements

Domain

Food manufacturing / Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Consumer packaged goods

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Project management, cost estimating, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, cross-functional team leadership, technical understanding of manufacturing processes, compliance with FDA/USDA regulations, vendor/contractor management, continuous improvement

Preferred skills

Experience with capital projects >$1M, managing multiple concurrent projects across locations, influencing outcomes in matrixed organizations

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead and manage engineering projects ensuring alignment on objectives; Develop detailed project plans including timelines, budgets, and risk strategies; Coordinate with manufacturing, QA, and cross-functional partners; Provide technical guidance throughout project lifecycles; Partner with equipment vendors and contractors; Monitor progress and implement corrective actions; Communicate status and milestones to stakeholders; Ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards; Drive continuous improvement; Manage multiple projects across locations; Support capital projects >$1M

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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