Project Engineer

Van Drunen • Momence, IL

31d • Onsite

About The Position

At Van Drunen Farms, we’re not just providing ingredients; we’re providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we’re striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Two or more years of experience in a similar engineering role, with capital project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, communication, project management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, MS Project, and 2D/3D CAD software.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, collaboration, mentoring, and change management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Food manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects from planning through execution, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, justification, and reporting.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Finance teams to develop project plans, ROI analyses, and project approvals.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend equipment purchases while supporting facility modifications, equipment installations, and process improvements.
• Coordinate contractors, internal resources, and project activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Oversee equipment start-ups and facility commissioning activities in collaboration with Production leadership.
• Support engineering standards, project management processes, continuous improvement initiatives, and the development of interns and team members.

Benefits

• An opportunity to lead impactful capital projects across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Hands-on involvement in equipment selection, facility improvements, process optimization, and production start-ups.
• Opportunities to mentor engineering interns and contribute to the development of engineering standards and best practices.
• A dynamic environment that encourages curiosity, learning, leadership, and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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