Project Engineer Job at Nestlé Purina (Leonia)

Job Description

The Project Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership by identifying, developing and executing capital projects for the factory. This position will maintain visibility to the design process and assure adherence to all established key components and project deliverables as well as directly manage overall project execution including construction and commissioning. Additionally, this position will coordinate with the client as well as various other groups inside and outside of the organization.

Job Responsibility

Preliminary Project Development including Charter development
Assist in development of pre-project approval documents
Monitor design progress and deliverables
Receive design details from design team
Select contractors and contracting methods
Project Execution support and facilitation
Direct and execute installation, construction, and commissioning of assigned projects
Manage adherence to project scope and secure approvals for all changes
Manage and control project budget
Manage and maintain project milestone schedules
Manage data collection and feedback process for projects
Monitors processes for compliance with quality and GMP requirements
Provide construction management and plant startup assistance
Evaluate, select, and issue contracts for construction firms
Provide self-directed project management of assigned projects
Administrative / Business support
Monitor work output from less senior engineers
Provide technical support to Factory operations
Support and participate in Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) and Total Performance Management (TPM)
Safety
Ensure an attitude of absolute intolerance for unsafe situations
Other
Ensure the highest principles of ethical conduct
Support and encourage clear and open communication
Ensure procedures for protecting Nestlé's technological and proprietary know-how are in place

Requirements

(BA/BS) or equivalent experience and minimum 1+ years of related work experience
Project Management experience 1+years, leading on projects less than $1 million
Leveraging PMI Project management institute stage gate procedures and tools
Basic knowledge in I & I pillar project methods
Able to manage Scope, Cost Schedule and risks on small and minor projects
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
Ability to analyze data
Ability to using problem solving techniques to resolve issues and implement change
Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to complete major projects in a manufacturing environment
Ability to schedule resources effectively so continuous improvement is not sacrificed for day to day results

Nice to have

Additional consideration for those that are considered subject matter experts in a particular field of engineering (process, packaging, refrigeration, etc.)