Senior Project Engineer (Alsip, IL)

Griffith Foods

11d•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com. Griffith Foods is hiring a Senior Project Engineer to plan, organize, and execute engineering projects from start to finish. Including developing project scope and schedules, performing engineering calculations, coordinating with contractors, managing budgets, documenting progress, and ensuring successful integration into plant operations. This position will also conduct training and ensure all assigned projects are completed accurately, on time, and within budget. This is your opportunity to unleash your potential and make an impact by being a part of a team that drives excellence!

Requirements

5–8 years of related experience, ideally in the food industry.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering.
Willingness to work onsite in Alsip, IL and travel up to 10% to other plants/vendor sites.
Have a proven track record of successfully managing complex capital projects in a manufacturing or food industry setting.
Excel at problem-solving, decision-making, and balancing multiple priorities.
Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
Bring innovative thinking to equipment, processes, and project execution.

Nice To Haves

Experience dealing with but not limited to: Air handling, dust control, raw material and final product handling, warehousing and storage racks, electrical power and controls, flooring, conveyors, fire protection, bar coding/labeling, utilities, packaging equipment, structural issues, lighting, HVAC, mixing equipment, metal detection, check weighing, plant renovations, etc.
Experience managing projects ranging from $10,000 to $1 million in scope.
Experience working with a plant budget for $40,000 to 1.8 million in scope.
Strong background in contractor management and technical integration.
Familiarity with PLC systems and automation in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage engineering projects from concept to completion including project scope and deliverables
Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
Track and control project spending and provide accurate forecasts
Identify staffing needs and coordinate with department managers
Oversee design, documentation, and bid package preparation
Assign tasks to team members to oversee project personnel and manage technical work
Review designs for compliance with standards and customer requirements
Coordinate technical activities across departments to resolve engineering design and testing challenges
Approve design changes and technical documentation
Prepare and present project status and final reports
Provide updates to project team, leadership, and stakeholders

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.
There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

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