Senior Project Engineer

Food Manufacturers And Frozen Foods Indiana June 13, 2024

Full Time

In this Engineering role, incumbent will be responsible for equipment and plant layout design, development and implementation of capital program and key projects, general upkeep and improvement of plant facility, electrical and mechanical servicing and efficient maintenance of physical plant, utilities, and grounds in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures.
Work with cross-functional groups of employees and contractors in the successful management and execution of key projects.
Budgetary responsibility for assigned projects. Participates in OKR initiatives through operational Reviews (Huddles, Functional Reviews, etc.), CI Methodology, TPM, and leads problem solving activities such as GSTD or BDA’s.

Responsible for personal safety and food safety at all times.
Participates in the development, implementation, and coordination of the capital budget to improve and maintain equipment and facilities.
Leads and manages assigned capital projects to include new equipment installations, plant layout and design, manufacturing automation projects, and maintenance related projects. Develops scope of work and evaluates bids for work completion.
Participates in the coordination of the operation of steam generating, electrical power service, compressed gases, water, sewer, HVAC, process liquids, plant-wide lighting, buildings, grounds, and fire protection systems to provide uninterrupted service.
Monitors outside contractors to assure compliance with all company standards including sanitation, safety, quality, productivity, and budgeting.
Directs the installation of new equipment and/or modification/rearrangement of existing equipment for assigned projects.
Working knowledge of the engineering environmental activities including air, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and solid waste.
Inspects and advises on all areas of the plant for equipment design, evaluation, and troubleshooting.
Research energy utilization to continually reduce energy costs.
Responsible for the cost schedule and performance of assigned projects.
Understand and complies with all property accounting policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned
Able to work flexible schedule

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Exercise very strong judgment and provide excellent support to team members and customers.
Knowledge of computer-based programs to support engineering responsibility.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to lead and coach for continuous improvement.
Excellent organizational skills.
Outstanding verbal communication, training, and written skills.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.