Project Engineer II

McCormick & Company • Hunt Valley, MD

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About The Position

The Project Engineer II develops, leads, and executes large and strategic capital and expense projects in accordance with process and technical standards. Reporting to the Engineering Technical Lead, the role manages multiple projects simultaneously and provides engineering leadership to cross-functional teams that may include salaried and hourly employees, contractors, and vendor representatives. The engineer represents Engineering within business and cross-functional teams and supports project development, execution, commissioning, qualification, and closeout.

The position also contributes to company technical standards, continuous improvement, productivity, reliability, sustainability, and cost reduction initiatives. It provides technical support to operations and maintenance, supports TPM pillar teams, and trains and develops other engineering resources at the Hunt Valley Plant. Travel is approximately 10%, potentially higher during particular project phases. Weekend, holiday, and varying-shift work may be required based on project schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of project engineering experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience managing multiple projects from evaluation through implementation.
• Experience developing justifications, defining scope, and managing capital projects to budget and schedule.
• Contractor management experience, including work scoping, bidding, negotiations, field installation supervision, and change order management.
• Experience leading small and large project teams.
• Ability to follow up and prioritize project issues independently and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, troubleshoot, and solve technical problems.
• Demonstrated leadership, planning, and organizing skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Word, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to work weekends, varying shifts, and holidays as project execution schedules may require.
• Approximately 10% travel, with the possibility of higher travel during specific project phases.

Nice To Haves

• BS or MS degree focused in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Project engineering experience in food processing, pharmaceutical, facilities, and/or chemical processing industries.
• Knowledge of cGMP systems.
• Experience with dry and liquid processing, facilities, and packaging equipment.
• Knowledge and experience with plant operations, CAD systems, and shop floor integration.
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge.
• Strong understanding of sanitary design concepts.
• Experience with maintenance programs and processes.
• Experience with TPM.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs.
• Working knowledge and general understanding of PLC/equipment controls methodology.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership to cross-functional project teams and represent Engineering within business and cross-functional teams.
• Develop project charters and objectives, clarify ambiguous scope and deliverables, and write technical specifications and standards.
• Develop cost justifications, project scope, schedules, and budget estimates; prepare and present capital request documentation.
• Drive development of project success criteria for vertical startup and align them with sponsors and stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, cost, and schedule throughout execution.
• Plan and execute training to support project success.
• Evaluate vendor proposals, select equipment, negotiate contracts, enter requisitions, and review and approve invoices.
• Conduct Best Value Option Analysis and recommend solutions to leadership.
• Review, mark up, and approve drawings and other technical documentation.
• Plan and execute factory acceptance testing (FAT).
• Supervise field installation, lead commissioning, troubleshoot during startup, and identify and resolve technical problems.
• Communicate project status throughout the organization.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, vendor representatives, and construction management.
• Complete project closeout and capitalization documentation.
• Develop and execute IQ, OQ, and PQ with the project team during installation, commissioning, qualification, and verification.
• Ensure technical deliverables, cost, and schedule requirements are met throughout project execution.
• Promote adherence to standards and develop or contribute to company technical specifications and standards.
• Support TPM pillar teams, including AM, PM, PQ, and EEM, with technical support and leadership.
• Identify, develop, and implement process improvement projects to increase productivity, reliability, sustainability, and cost reduction.
• Support a High Performance Organization environment through a total-team approach to capital project execution and process improvements.
• Train and develop other engineering resources at the Hunt Valley Plant.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance through the escalation process as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Flexibility and support for diverse life stages and choices.
• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Fertility benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Caregiver support.
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plans.
• Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan eligibility for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level