Project Engineer - Schwan's Company

Summary











Project Engineer







The Project Engineer leverages prior experience to support multiple, large-scale initiatives to execute highlycomplex capital projects within a specific platform or manufacturing site. The engineer leads the development offully executable projects and act as a resource from the conceptual phase though execution and commissioning. Thisrole will align internal & external teams in supporting the businesses# annual capital plan.



















































Responsibilities











Provides project management services for assigned engineering projects.







Develops overall project design including line specification, project budgets, schedules, project justification anddevelops capital requests, including cash-flow forecast.







Coordinates external engineering services and partners with internal team as needed for successful project completion.







Provides specifications, bid preparation, and bid solicitation to secure best pricing.







Identifies and manages capital and related expenses, optimum layout, equipment selection and timeline.







Provides Global Supply Chain (GSC) feasibility perspectives for growth, productivity and infrastructure.







Manages communications and project governance within GSC key stakeholders.







Fulfills requirements for the: Design phase (e.g. Risk analysis, design Failure Mode Effects), Analysis (FMEA),Sanitary design, Safety analysis







Implementation phase (e.g. Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT))Start-up (e.g. Commissioning, Qualification and Verification (CQV) planning, Vertical Start-up (VSU) assessments) andsuccessful handover to the plant







Assists the corporate engineering team in the management of major cross- functional corporate capital projects.







Provides technical knowledge to support the manufacturing operations.







Stays current with industry technologies and processes to provide best available technology solutions.







Understands and incorporates standards for (EHS) environmental, human and food safety systems as they apply toprocessing systems.







Applies technical knowledge to solve problems and drive improvements on processing systems.







Partners with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Engineering/Maintenance on cost optimized solutions to drive to Zero Loss.







Collaborates with R&D and business teams on tests, trials, and new products.







Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a mannerconsistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct



















































Preferred Qualifications











Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (ABET accredited programpreferred).







Years of Related Experience: 5+ years, history of successful project management support on multi-unit operationprojects ranging up to $1MM capital spend.







Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrates project management leadership, problem-solving, decision making,trouble-shooting, communications, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with and influence diverse groups atvarious levels and across functions. Strong ability to involve operators and mechanics in the project process.Ability to train maintenance and production personnel as well as plan and execute work with maintenance and vendors.Knowledge of Lean Six-Sigma concepts is preferred. Ability to effectively use a CAD System as well as fullunderstanding of drawing/drifting practices, utilize engineering standards of design, construction and installation.Must have basic knowledge of processing, packaging & facility systems along with working knowledge of foodmanufacturing, engineering, quality, and research functions. Demonstrates compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, EPA, Cityand/or State agencies, etc. for both manufacturing processes and building requirements. Ability to travel 0 to 50% asrequired (dependent on location).







This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.