Project Engineer - Princeton, NJ

dsm-firmenich • Princeton, NJ

2d • $75,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support our fragrance manufacturing facility. In this role, you will lead engineering projects from concept through completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams, you will help drive continuous improvement and operational success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field with a minimum of five years of experience in project engineering, manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 1year of experience in project engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated project management expertise, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and execution of complex projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including risk identification, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and project management tools/software

Nice To Haves

• experience with project management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, provide technical guidance, and resolve project-related challenges.
• Monitor project progress and communicate status, risks, and key milestones to stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Serve as a visible authority on the production floor and across the plant, acting as an auditor, coach, and enforcer of plant policies, procedures, and continuous improvement practices.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• excellent health benefits
• generous paid time off
• paid holidays
• annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%
• comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits.

What This Job Offers

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