Project Engineer

Michael Foods Inc.•Britt, IA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food. Michael Foods, Inc. located in Britt, Iowa where more eggs are produced within a 100 mile radius than anywhere in the world. Small town living and friendly faces make Britt, Iowa a place to call home. Our location is an egg processing facility that varies from breaking, pasteurization, and dried egg. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing/Chemical Engineering or Related Experience/Education.
5+ years of experience with CapEx projects, Maintenance, Equipment/Process Design and Food Production Environment a plus.
Project management experience.
Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication.
Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees.
Experience with implementing projects in food processing environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with CPG packaging technology and automation.
AutoCAD Software Experience.
Knowledge of PLC’s, 3A standards, USDA Regulations.
Must possess a valid drivers license.

Responsibilities

Identify, define, program manage and implement equipment/process/building/utility installations within the integrated supply chain.
Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects, including contractors/equipment manufacturers/internal support.
Ability to recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective action.
Requires extensive regular contact with assigned project clients.
Work with manufacturing facilities on equipment/layout challenges.
Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals.
Support multiple facilities by identifying cost savings opportunities.
Support/Lead continual sanitary equipment design updates with FSQ/plant/staff.
Support Facilities with troubleshooting production/building/equipment issues as assigned.
Support facilities in development of equipment purchase/project plans for future replacement/upgrades or process capacity increases.
Participating in meetings and resolving client/engineering and management project issues. Solicit feedback from facilities and business units to improve project execution.
Ensure effective engineering and client communications through thorough understanding of the supply chain and the impact of assigned projects/equipment/building changes.
Travel is Project/Workload dependent, approximately 30%.
Main Office Location is centralized to the plants being supported, travel is predominately to other locations in Iowa within driving distance.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level, as assigned.
This position will primarily support on our Iowa Locations.