Engineering Project Leader
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
