Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical)

GEA Group • Oakdale, CA

3d • $110,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer is a key member of GEA’s Project Engineering team, supporting the PTS Sanitary Department in the successful and timely execution of assigned projects and mentoring and developing junior engineers. The role supports and/or leads projects through efficient engineering design and execution, maintaining or improving contract profitability while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Projects may involve spray drying, powder handling, and evaporation systems. On select projects, the Senior Project Engineer may serve as Project Manager and be responsible for scope, schedule, and execution. The position is based at GEA’s Hudson, Wisconsin facility, with a hybrid schedule that includes one remote day per week. Travel of up to 25% may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in a similar engineering or project-focused role.
• Proven experience with sanitary fabrication design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Exceptional customer service and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, decisive, and commercially aware, with strong business acumen and sales awareness.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and ability to meet project deadlines.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Leadership skills, including the ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate responsibilities appropriately.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software tools.
• Extensive knowledge of processes, products, and engineering principles, with recognition as a subject matter expert.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa or work sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or lead assigned projects through efficient engineering design and execution.
• Help ensure projects are executed successfully and on time while maintaining or improving contract profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Serve as Project Manager on select projects, with responsibility for scope, schedule, and execution.
• Work on projects involving technologies such as spray drying, powder handling, and evaporation systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day.
• 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday.
• 136 hours of paid time off.
• 7% 401(k) employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness incentive program.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts.
• Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus and/or equity awards.

What This Job Offers

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