Project Engineer

Ya Ya Foods USA•Ogden, UT

About The Position

Ya YA Foods is a family-owned Canadian manufacturer and co-packer of liquid foods and beverages. The Project Engineer prepares, coordinates, and monitors engineering projects and project teams, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, quality policies, performance standards, safety requirements, and company systems. The role designs products, manufacturing equipment, or buildings; supports clients and project managers with technical assistance; and oversees project quality, budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance. The Project Engineer also visits job sites, reviews employee and contractor performance, and promotes safe work practices and strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a valid engineer license.
At least 3 years of field and project planning experience.
Ability to work with and manage projects in multiple disciplines.
Organization, analysis, time management, prioritization, and ability to meet deadlines across multiple tasks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite applications, AutoCAD, and instructional software.
Commitment to continuous improvement and quality of support and service.
Interpersonal and communication skills to interact with all levels of management.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
Leadership, team-building, and management skills to mentor and lead staff.
Ability to analyze problems and develop better solutions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of MS Project.

Responsibilities

Prepare, schedule, coordinate, assign, and monitor engineering projects, delegated responsibilities, and project teams.
Monitor compliance with applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.
Design products, manufacturing equipment, or buildings.
Create estimates, bills, and invoices, and receive payments from customers.
Work with clients and project managers to interpret their needs and requirements, providing technical support and assistance.
Perform overall quality control of project budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance, and regularly report project status.
Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
Visit job sites and complete performance reviews for employees and contractors working on projects.
Observe safety rules and promote a safe working environment with team members.
Maintain strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Comply with rules and policies concerning health, occupational, environmental, and food safety, legal regulations, and company requirements.
Comply with the Company's Integrated Management Systems, including Production, Quality, Food Safety, and GMP.
Perform other duties as assigned.