Our client is one of the fastest growing organizations within their industry niche. Their commitment to Quality and Engineering excellence has allowed them to continually gain market share in a global marketplace. We are currently seeking a Sr Project Engineer to direct and oversee capital projects involving new processes, equipment installation and continuous improvement in the packaging and manufacturing effort. Projects will vary in scope and complexity with an important emphasis in timely delivery and optimization. A key component of this role will be in teaching, mentoring and developing the engineering team. Position reports to the Director of Engineering for the facility.  

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Managing capital projects from initiation to delivery utilizing engineering project management processes and procedures Mentoring, teaching and growing an engineering team Adhering to regulations, industry best practices,   and company engineering standards. Ensuring the successful completion of all project phases; scope, budget, execution, and delivery. Manage internal and external resources throughout the project lifetime. Manage communication and relationships with all stakeholders throughout the lifetime of the project. Providing technical solutions, design support, and equipment troubleshooting assistance to operations.   Recommending and implementing continuous improvement projects and developing the necessary justifications and return on investment to drive these improvements. Developing knowledge mastery in new systems to train and coach plant engineers and maintenance staff with thorough transfer of knowledge and documentations.   Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced and dynamic manner with quick response to change of direction. Proposing and implementing work processes, procedures and technical resources in accordance with the Engineering Policy. Qualifications BS Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical.   10 - 25 years Project engineering or Management Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting with experience in Food or Pharma manufacturing.     Strong experience in capital project management utilizing standards and projects delivery through Initiation, planning, and execution. Skilled in developing DQ, FAT, CQV, Ramp up analysis, and other project management protocols.    Proficient in MS Office especially excel and Microsoft projects, and ability to use CAD to develop and edit system designs and machine layouts. Ability to read electrical schematics, P&ID, construction drawings, and other technical documents.   Preferred experience in a beverage, aseptic and/or food manufacturing environment. Understanding of financial analysis, relevant business KPI’s and CAPEX budgeting and preparation