Capex Project Engineer

Bowman Andros Products•Mount Jackson, VA

1d•$75,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Engineer is responsible for the overall coordination of engineering projects to support manufacturing operations. The incumbent in this role must be able to be a leader and subject matter expert in engineering as it relates to projects within the company. Bowman Andros is committed to maintaining a strong safety culture focused on preventing injuries and providing all employees with a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. Every employee at Bowman Andros is expected to demonstrate a personal commitment to safety by following established procedures, identifying and reporting hazards, and actively participating in safety initiatives. Safety is a shared responsibility, and we believe that all incidents are preventable through awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement. We strive to empower our teammates to take ownership of safety, look out for one another, and contribute to a workplace where safety is always the top priority.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (B.S) in engineering or a related field (i.e., design management, project management, capital investment management).
Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive engineering and project management experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within food manufacturing.
Demonstrated experience leading capital projects, managing CAPEX budgets, coordinating cross-functional teams, and supporting equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities.
Regular and reliable attendance required.
Skills in material flows, continuous improvement practices, and process analysis.
Self-motivated, hands-on individual with keen interest in quickly learning and applying new skills who can follow written/verbal instructions and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Ability to create and follow a project budget with a focus on ROI.
Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to react quickly to changing requirements and new process developments.
Ability to balance needs such as worker safety, process efficiency, and budgetary constraints.
Excellent organizational skills.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

Identifies, develops, plans, and implements capital projects as needed.
Provide direction and leadership in projects by leading technical project teams.
Organizes tests to improve efficiencies according to the manufacturing schedule.
Prepares and distributes a description and timeline of the project.
Creates project plans and harnesses resources to ensure project milestones are met within timeline, quality, and budget constraints.
Consult with Andros’ specialized operations teams on specific subjects both abroad and locally.
Review product design proposals and work with management to develop project objectives.
Identify project responsibilities by determining various phases and elements of the project. Calculate time frames and sequences the stages of the project.
Act as a subject matter expert during the commissioning of new lines and helps workers understand their proper duties.
Support the plant by defining improved process flows and continuous improvement efforts.
All other duties, as assigned. Trained to understand the mechanics of the production line machines in order to design and optimize new and current product format as well as line efficiency.
Ability to troubleshoot product manufacturing issues that are experienced on the production line and offer short- and long-term solutions with maintenance and production team.
Supports manufacturing issues, and troubleshooting as assigned.
Project Management methodologies and capital project execution.
CAPEX development, budget control, and ROI analysis.
Cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Food Safety, EHS, and Finance.
Machinery specification, layout design, installation, FATs, SATs, and commissioning.
Food Safety and sanitary design principles.
Manufacturing safety compliance and contractor management.
Sustainability and energy reduction initiatives.
Automation and digital manufacturing alignment.
Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Uphold and promote food safety and quality standards by adhering to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, and actively supporting a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
All other duties, as assigned.