Project Engineer

Schwan's Company • Salina, KS

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About The Position

The Project Engineer provides project management services for assigned engineering projects. The role develops project designs, line specifications, budgets, schedules, project justifications, capital requests, and cash-flow forecasts. It coordinates external engineering services and works with internal teams to complete projects successfully. The engineer prepares specifications, bids, and bid solicitations to obtain competitive pricing, and manages capital and related expenses, layouts, equipment selection, and timelines. The position also provides Global Supply Chain feasibility perspectives for growth, productivity, and infrastructure, and manages communications and project governance with key Global Supply Chain stakeholders.

The role fulfills project requirements across design, analysis, implementation, and start-up, including risk and safety analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), sanitary design, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), commissioning, Qualification and Verification (CQV) planning, and Vertical Start-up (VSU) assessments. It supports successful project handover to the plant and collaborates with Research and Development and business teams on tests, trials, and new products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Typically 5 or more years of related experience.
• Strong ability to involve operators and mechanics in the project process.
• Ability to train maintenance and production personnel and plan and execute work with maintenance personnel and vendors.
• Ability to effectively use a CAD system and understand drawing and drafting practices.
• Ability to apply engineering standards for design, construction, and installation.
• Basic knowledge of processing, packaging, and facility systems.
• Working knowledge of food manufacturing, engineering, quality, and research functions.
• Ability to demonstrate compliance with applicable USDA, FDA, OSHA, EPA, city, and state requirements for manufacturing processes and building requirements.
• Ability to travel 0% to 50% as required, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

• ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Knowledge of Lean Six-Sigma concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management services for assigned engineering projects.
• Develop project designs, line specifications, budgets, schedules, project justifications, capital requests, and cash-flow forecasts.
• Coordinate external engineering services and partner with internal teams to complete projects successfully.
• Prepare specifications, bid packages, and bid solicitations to secure competitive pricing.
• Manage capital and related expenses, layouts, equipment selection, and project timelines.
• Provide Global Supply Chain feasibility perspectives for growth, productivity, and infrastructure.
• Manage communications and project governance with key Global Supply Chain stakeholders.
• Fulfill design, analysis, implementation, and start-up requirements, including risk and safety analysis, FMEA, sanitary design, FAT, SAT, commissioning, CQV planning, and VSU assessments.
• Ensure successful project handover to the plant.
• Collaborate with Research and Development and business teams on tests, trials, and new products.
• Involve operators and mechanics in the project process, and train maintenance and production personnel.
• Plan and execute work with maintenance personnel and vendors.

Benefits

• Eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Time off programs.
• Retirement and financial offerings.

What This Job Offers

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