Capital Project Engineer

Cargill•Wahpeton, ND

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer II will optimize interconnected components of a manufacturing system by developing and applying engineering standards and procedures, and advising on issues within the engineering field. The role helps coordinate plant location, personnel workflow and ergonomics, materials logistics, production process sequence, and equipment layouts. The position is based at Cargill’s Food Enterprise facility in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Relocation assistance is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience leading capital projects.
Knowledge of SAP.
Mechanical, Chemical, or Agricultural/Biosystems Engineering degree.
Ability and desire to work hands-on in a fast-paced, technical plant environment.

Responsibilities

Lead or participate in developing capital project scope, schedules, and budgets while following project management deliverables and best practices.
Collaborate with manufacturing plant and facilities engineers on facility planning and design.
Conduct cost, inventory, production control, and human factors studies to develop and implement facility modification plans and revise operating methods.
Analyze and develop solutions to engineering problems involving manufacturing equipment and systems, including causes of component failures.
Design and improve manufacturing processes, instruments, and equipment, and test manufactured products to maintain quality.
Establish methods to maximize the use of production facilities and personnel.
Independently resolve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision and escalate more complex issues to appropriate staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.