Project Engineer

• Coordinate plant projects, including new lines, modifications, or redesigns. Update plant layouts as needed
• Oversee installation projects to ensure quality and timely delivery
• Manage third-party contractors
• Ensure safe execution of work under their responsibility
• Adhere to budgets and bidding processes
• Analyze technology, assess business needs, and evaluate market trends to identify and procure equipment that aligns with project requirements
• Take ownership of all automation initiatives
• Collaborate with various departments to meet client project needs
• Manage and follow up on requests from internal teams
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering field, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of direct project engineering and/or plant maintenance experience (required)
• Preferred experience in the food or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry
• Leadership skills: Ability to lead and motivate project teams, delegate tasks effectively, identify new opportunities, work with discipline, prioritize, and formalize paybacks
• Industry knowledge: Familiarity with relevant industry codes, regulations, and standards
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• ability to identify and resolve technical issues and challenges
• Project management skills: Strong time management and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, judgment, ethics, integrity, and result-oriented approach
• ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Experience using Microsoft Project or equivalent and other computer-based applications (iPad, OneNote, etc.)
• ability to use AutoCAD
• Ability to adapt and improvise to operational changes and requirements
• ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and consistently changing environment

Preferred experience in the food or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry