Project Engineer

Russell Stover•Abilene, KS

47d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Engineer, you will be an important link in the Russell Stover Chocolate (RSC) Engineering chain. You will manage capital projects involving chocolate manufacturing processing and packaging systems. In this role you will be responsible for developing and maintaining project scope, budget, timeline and success criteria to meet given objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of experience in project/process engineering and project management.
Strong understanding of engineering principles and industry standards.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.
Ability to travel up to 15% during certain times of the year.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the chocolate manufacturing industry.
Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PE).
Proficiency in PLC language (Allen Bradley and Siemens).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent electrical and mechanical hands-on skills.
Ability to start, address, and prioritize project issues independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong presentation skills.
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Manage capital installation work and ensure projects are in scope, on time and on budget.
Conduct feasibility analysis for proposed solutions to accommodate production, QA, and management requirements in an optimal solution.
Develop capital investment requests with justification for new projects.
Communication with key stakeholders throughout project development and execution.
Work with vendors to order, specify, test and approve new equipment.
Coordinate mechanical and electrical installation requirements with both outside contractors and internal resources where applicable.
Guide engineering work by contractors and equipment vendors and ensure commissioned performance of installations.
Ensure efficient and thorough handover of new installations to the Plant Operations team.
Work with the training department to develop procedures for new equipment.
Support production and maintenance departments when complicated issues arise.
Provide timely support to meet Innovation, Marketing, R&D and/or Purchasing requirements in launching new or improved products and/or packaging items. This includes specifying and ordering new tools or machines for new products or packaging improvements and follow-through on implementation from concept to production start-up and training.
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.