Site Project Engineer

MSI Express • Portage, IN

2d

About The Position

The Site Project Engineer manages small- to medium-sized engineering projects and participates as a team member on larger projects. The role leads teams through scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, reporting, start-up, training, and handover of lines to production at target metrics.

The position manages manufacturing engineering projects from planning through completion, including project schedules, costs, risks, dependencies, issues, and changes. It applies safety principles and food-industry Good Manufacturing Practices, follows company project management standards and tools, and coordinates internal stakeholders, engineering partners, vendors, and contractors. The engineer also supports capital improvements, cost reduction, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives; provides technical expertise and guidance to Maintenance Technicians; and supports the training and development of engineering team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or project management field.
• Working knowledge of lean principles.
• Experience in a high-growth and dynamic environment.
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar software.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and collaborate with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and identify alternatives.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience leveraging integrated technology to execute business processes.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and communicate complex issues clearly.
• Strong verbal, listening, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic, high-pressure environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Previous contract manufacturing experience.
• Experience in the food industry or a short-life environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage small- to medium-sized engineering projects and participate as a team member on large projects.
• Lead project teams through scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, reporting, start-up, training, and handover to production at target metrics.
• Manage end-to-end project planning, risk identification, dependency tracking, issue identification and escalation, and change management using project management best practices.
• Perform project management and engineering for manufacturing operations.
• Apply safety principles and Good Manufacturing Practices for the food industry, including sanitary practices, to engineering projects.
• Use MSI Express standard project management tools and processes for safety, sanitary design, controls, Equipment Acceptance Testing, and start-up and validation documents.
• Manage schedules, costs, and other deliverables according to approved project plans.
• Identify, assess, and communicate project risks; resolve or escalate issues to management in a timely manner.
• Select and manage outside engineering resources, vendors, and contractors as needed to meet customer, product, capacity, engineering, and maintenance project requirements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and contractors.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Facilitate project team meetings and establish stakeholder communication schedules to report project progress.
• Maintain project activity forms and records according to MSI Express project management standards.
• Stay informed about technology enhancements in the industry.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with all levels of the organization.
• Develop projects and justifications for capital improvements as applicable.
• Support cost reduction and efficiency improvement programs by participating in and leading teams that review manufacturing operations.
• Develop and implement solutions, facilitate improvement workshops, and manage improvement projects.
• Support engineering team members through training and development, project assistance, and specialized expertise.
• Serve as the prime technical expert for assigned facilities.
• Build credibility and influence with Operations, Maintenance, customers, and vendors.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Maintenance Technicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time