Principal Project Engineer

Schwan's Company • Stilwell, OK

3d • Remote

About The Position

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang
Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed
nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa
Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t
forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities
together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real,
and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

Our CJ Schwan's engineering team is seeking a remote-based Principal Project
Engineer. In this role, you are responsible for development & technical
execution of capital projects primarily focused on building and utility systems
including HVAC, steam, boilers, air compressors, freezers, Wastewater and
packaging automation. You draw on experience and relationships with OEM’s to
leverage best-in-class across process & food flavor packaging systems.  Please
note we are NOT at this time considering those requiring sponsorship now or in
the future.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Packaging or Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited program preferred).
• 10+ years of engineering experience, ideally a majority of which is within a manufacturing setting.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in food plant utility and building engineering projects.
• Prior capital project experience on highly automated packaging systems: forming, sealing, transferring, structural integrity, robotics, automation, flexible, rigid.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing, engineering, quality, and research functions. Demonstrates compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, EPA, City and/or State agencies, etc. for both manufacturing processes and building requirements.
• Demonstrates project management leadership, problem-solving, decision making, troubleshooting, communications, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel 35% to 50% as required.

Responsibilities

• Bring engineering functional expertise, leading internal & external engineers to deliver large scale, multi-unit operation capital projects focused on utility systems and facilities design ($5MM to $50MM+ capital).
• Lead feasibility studies and develop and implement solutions that meet or exceed regulatory compliance.
• Provide hands-on leadership in design and execution of next generation manufacturing lines, taking it from concept to commercialization. Understands LEAN principles and the critical interface points between the materials, machine, and human.
• Develop overall scope including line performance metrics, packaging & process flow diagrams, optimum layout, utility demands, mass balance calculations, project budgets, and commissioning schedule.
• Select vendor, develop contract deliverables, install and validate performance metrics.  Day to day vender interface to meet budget, schedule & design.
• Ensure implementation of solutions that deliver design flexibility and performance.
• Partner with internal/external resources to assess opportunities for innovative designs, performance improvements, technical advantages, speed to market and capital efficiency.
• Lead bid preparation and bid solicitation to secure best pricing. Owns capital and expense delivery to budget.
• Provide Global Supply Chain (GSC) feasibility perspectives for growth, productivity and infrastructure.
• Coach and mentor both internal and external Engineers to build technical competence

Benefits

• Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees