Project Engineer

MSI Express • Saint Charles, IL

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About The Position

Provides engineering and project management services in support of manufacturing operations. Manages small to medium engineering projects; participates as a team member on projects. Participates in scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, report writing, start-up, and training processes.

Requirements

• BS degree in an engineering field, with particular emphasis on Mechanical, Manufacturing, Facilities, and/or Maintenance Engineering
• Working knowledge of lean principles required
• Experience in a high growth and dynamic environment required
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar required
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and interact collaboratively, working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and collaborate on best alternatives
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in leveraging integrated technology to execute business processes
• Ability to work with ambiguity and to communicate complex issues in a clear manner
• Positive mindset with a “Lean-in” mentality
• A continuous improvement mindset, never satisfied with the status quo
• Strong verbal, listening and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous contract manufacturing experience desired
• Experience in food industry or short shelf-life environment desired

Responsibilities

• Performs all phases of project management and engineering for manufacturing operations, including but not limited to: scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, report writing, start-up, and training
• Applies understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices for the food industry (sanitary practices) to engineering projects
• Designs and installs safe manufacturing systems and processes
• Selects and manages outside engineering as required to meet customer, product, and capacity requirements
• Stays abreast of technology enhancements within the industry
• Supports plant maintenance and operations by planning and implementing layouts of plant, office, and production equipment to provide maximum utilization of facilities and efficiency of production.
• Ensures equipment is maintained according to specifications
• Develops projects and justification for capital improvements as applicable
• Supports cost reduction and efficiency improvement programs by participating and leading teams to review manufacturing operations and develop and implement recommendations.
• Facilitates improvement workshops and manages improvement projects
• Supports other engineering team members with training and development, assistance on engineering projects, providing specialized expertise as required
• Serves as prime technical expert for assigned facilities.
• Builds credibility and holds influence with Operations, Maintenance, Customers and vendors.
• Provides leadership and guidance to lower level Engineers and Technicians
• This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence. The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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