Project Engineer

McCain Foods USA • Easton, ME

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About The Position

Manage the development, design, and execution of critical capital engineering projects related to plant operations, expansions, and the implementation of state-of-the-art technologies. This role involves creating, developing, and deploying new processes and equipment at McCain’s facilities, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization to ensure smooth project start-up, handover, and improved operational performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical) or a related field; or equivalent related experience.
• Up to five (5) years’ experience preferred, ideally directly related to food processing.
• Familiarity with processing techniques and maintaining plant system documents, process flow sheets, block diagrams, schedules, and spend tracking.
• Proven experience with AutoCAD.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze technical procedures, journals, and government regulations.
• Skilled in report writing, business correspondence, and the creation of procedure manuals.
• Effective presenter with strong communication skills for audiences ranging from managers to customers.
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to apply probability, statistical inference, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to real-world scenarios.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization; capable of interpreting varied instructions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and review of equipment and systems while applying corporate standards.
• Define project scope and requirements; interface with engineers to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external project teams for seamless project execution from conception to launch.
• Evaluate and introduce new process technologies to enhance existing systems and resolve process or safety concerns.
• Work closely with finance, production, and safety teams to develop capital project justifications and Requests for Expenditure Authorization (REAs) efficiently.
• Acquire and negotiate contractor bids, coordinate with procurement, and prepare project specifications or tender documents.
• Manage release of design inputs to suppliers (contractors, component suppliers) and conduct supplier site visits to confirm equipment compatibility with existing plant infrastructure.
• Produce detailed documentation including site visit reports, meeting minutes, material lists, purchase orders, installation schedules, and other installation documentation.
• Develop and refine installation techniques and standards.
• Administer capital projects (ranging from 100K to 2MM) ensuring alignment with deadlines and budgets.
• Effectively recognize and utilize available project resources.
• Address and resolve technical issues as identified by suppliers and manage technical documentation.
• Provide technical support to processing facilities aiming for improvements in quality and efficiency.
• Promote and manage continuous improvements within the facility.
• Ensure compliance with safety principles: nothing we do is worth getting hurt for; safety must be proactively managed; every injury is preventable.
• Ability to travel across North America (expected travel: 35-45%).
• No direct reports; supervision is on a functional basis, including third-party and internal resources.
• Uses project management and influence skills to drive results.

Benefits

• health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
• retirement savings benefits
• leave support including medical, family and bereavement
• Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees