Ice Cream Project Engineer

The Magnum Ice Cream Company • Sikeston, MO

1d • $88,600 - $133,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for Your Dream Job? Join The Magnum Ice Cream Company! Scope: Permanent, Full time Location: Sikeston, MO Terms & Conditions: This is a project role with an anticipated end date of April 2027. At completion of the project, the intent is to integrate into a new role within the organization, subject to business needs. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream. We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! JOB PURPOSE: We are seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to lead and support cross-functional projects within our manufacturing operations at our Covington TN factory. The role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing engineering projects that improve process efficiency, implement new equipment or processes, and support product launches. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with excellent project management and communication skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Requirements

• 5-7 Years experience in project engineering or related roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering or capital equipment projects
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Understanding of project management principles, early equipment management, lean manufacturing, etc.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lead and influence up and down the organization
• Strong ownership of project outcomes
• Able to navigate through unexpected challenges and drive execution

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with FDA-regulated manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation, including scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, and execution
• Projects include execution of ice cream packaging line install, ice cream process improvements, plant utilities modifications, refrigeration projects, and civil construction of buildings.
• Review engineering drawings, align the drawings with site Safety, Quality, Operations, and Maintenance teams before finalizing and supervising the execution of projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and external vendors
• Design, specify, and implement manufacturing equipment, tooling, and process improvements
• Develop and maintain project schedules, risk assessments, and progress reports
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company best practices
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, process flows, and SOPs
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement engineering solutions to improve reliability and throughput
• Track project performance metrics and communicate updates to leadership and stakeholders
• Lead project using EEM (Early Equipment Management) methodology.
• Forecasting of Capex spend and tracking.

Benefits

• TMICC employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverage for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees