Sr Project Engineer

Schwan's Company • Florence, KY

36d • $93,000 - $154,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer leads high-impact capital projects at CJ Schwan’s frozen pizza manufacturing site in Florence, Kentucky. The role drives complex engineering initiatives supporting growth, productivity, infrastructure, and operational excellence across food production, packaging, utilities, and facility systems. It partners with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that improve performance, reliability, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 7 years of project engineering or project management experience leading capital projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success managing large-scale projects, including scope, budget, schedule, and execution.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, engineering design, construction, and facility operations.
• Experience with CAD and engineering standards.
• Working knowledge of FDA, USDA, OSHA, EPA, and related regulations.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to partner effectively with operations, maintenance, contractors, and vendors to deliver project results.

Nice To Haves

• ABET-accredited engineering degree.
• Lean Six Sigma experience or certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex capital projects from concept through startup, including production equipment, utilities, infrastructure, and facility improvements.
• Manage the site's three-year capital plan, including project scope, budgets, schedules, forecasting, and capital justification.
• Provide technical leadership to solve operational challenges, drive continuous improvement, and optimize manufacturing performance.
• Develop project specifications, manage bidding and contractor activities, and ensure safe, on-time, and cost-effective project execution.
• Lead project governance, risk management, commissioning, and startup activities, including FMEA, FAT/SAT, and qualification processes.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions and support new products.
• Serve as a site engineering expert, support major corporate initiatives, and leverage emerging technologies to advance operational excellence.

Benefits

• Eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance.
• Health benefits.
• Retirement and financial wellbeing programs.
• Time off programs.
• Wellbeing support programs.

What This Job Offers

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