Ice Cream Project Engineer

The Magnum Ice Cream Company•Waterbury, VT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to lead and support cross-functional projects within our manufacturing operations at our St. Albans, VT 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

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with FDA-regulated manufacturing
Leadership: Ability to lead and influence up and down the organization
Strong ownership of project outcomes
Able to navigate through unexpected challenges and drive execution

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.