Project Engineer

John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc•Elgin, IL

64d

About The Position

The Project Engineer is responsible for designing and drafting food processing and packaging equipment, plant layouts, and parts. This role also establishes budgets and timelines for capital projects and manages systems installations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field preferred
Five or more years of experience in engineering and project management
Proficient in AutoCAD
Proficient in SolidWorks
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Strong project and personnel supervision skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Project, Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to be on foot for up to four hours per day and navigate large facilities
Manual dexterity
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Nice To Haves

Industry knowledge in the food and/or nut sector highly preferred
Experience with Microsoft Project preferred
AutoCAD certification

Responsibilities

Designs, redesigns, or modifies required areas and implements changes to resolve problems and improve equipment and system performance and reliability.
Prepares completed layouts for final equipment and system designs based on simple sketches and/or vendor-supplied drawings for all company locations.
Manages new equipment purchases by working closely with vendors to ensure equipment meets manufacturing requirements. This includes performing Factory Acceptance Tests and other related activities.
Collaborates with engineers, managers, and facility staff to address design needs.
Oversees internal projects by supporting Maintenance and Fabrication Shop employees involved in new installations, retrofits, and upgrades.
Evaluates production equipment and related systems to identify opportunities for optimization.
Monitors project costs and prepares progress summaries for the executive team.

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