Project Engineer

FuseGlobal•Waverly, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversee the capital investments relating to the company's fixed assets with a cross-functional stakeholders. This includes relocation, optimization, or acquisition of assets from conceptual study through project closeout.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Process, Chemical, Electrical, etc.).
Minimum 1-3+ years of relevant experience and achievement in a technical field with a project engineering background.
Strong leadership and technical skills.
Project engineering and plant design.
Equipment procurement and contracts.
Knowledge of hygiene and food safety standards.
Financial analysis and CAPEX budgeting.
Communication and networking.
MS Office, MS Project, MS Excel, Basic AutoCAD, Visio
Capital Investment Approval & Tracking
Lean Manufacturing

Nice To Haves

Project Management and/or Process Engineering experience within the food, dairy, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or consumer products industry is a plus.
Strong technical, managerial and leadership skills
Knowledge of dry powder processing and packaging plants and technologies, or similar industries
Hygienic and sanitary design and engineering
3A standards
Powder handling
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for food safety and equipment
Communication, facilitation and networking
TPM: AM and/or EM Pillar experience

Responsibilities

Propose and implement work processes in compliance with company Engineering Excellence.
Coordinate personnel and funding to meet project objectives.
Control project costs per Capital Investment Guidelines.
Ensure projects follow company standards.
Monitor projects via KPIs.
Integrate corporate values and business principles.
Enforce zero tolerance for unsafe situations.
Maintain ethical conduct standards.
Promote communication across stakeholders.
Drive efficient operations and Good Hygienic Engineering (NGHE).
Ensure compliance with NQS, HACCP, OSHA.
Encourage continuous improvement.
Protect proprietary knowledge.
Maintain client requirements.
Ensure sustainability and positive ROI.
Challenge documentation and prepare approvals.
Ensure proper asset design and fit-for-purpose technology.
Conduct Value Engineering Analysis.
Focus on cost-efficient operations.
Maintain safe worksites and installations.
Define scope and milestones with suppliers.
Use project management tools (MS Project, SAP-PS, FMEA).
Provide monthly progress reports.
Deliver project within cost and timeline.
Ensure training and documentation.
Manage asset allocation and project files.
Complete final reports.