Project Engineer at Mastech Digital, Inc.

Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a Project Engineer for our client in the Food Ingredients Manufacturer domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Permanent position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.

Duration: Full-time

Location: Memphis, TN

Salary: Depends on Experience

Role: Project Engineer

Primary Skills: Engineering 

Role Description: As the Project Engineer, you will oversee and support key projects from initiation to completion, including plant remodels, new plant/warehouse construction, redesign of existing manufacturing lines, installation of new lines, focused improvement (FI) initiatives, and detailed cost-saving projects. 

This role applies process engineering principles to enhance efficiency, optimize resources, and drive process improvements across methods, manpower, machinery, and materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Manage all aspects of assigned projects, including project resources, budgets, forecasting, scheduling, engineering, integration, installation, start-up, and project closure.

- Facilitate project management processes to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.

- Plan, schedule, and track project timelines and milestones.

- Present reports on project progress, challenges, and solutions.

- Ensure that equipment, materials, and project outcomes meet quality standards, including sanitary design.

- Identify areas for improvement and implement real-time solutions.

- Participate in budget management, including development and forecasting.

- Assist in designing and laying out manufacturing plants and production lines and assessing new or modified equipment.

- Review processes to identify and implement improvements that reduce labor costs, enhance productivity, and improve operational efficiency.

- Recommend methods to improve worker efficiency and reduce material and utility waste, such as reorganizing workflows, relocating workstations, and upgrading equipment.

- Lead projects focused on cost reduction, material flow optimization, and process improvements, ensuring successful completion and evaluation of results.

- Analyze workforce utilization, facility layout, and operational data (e.g., production costs, process flows, and schedules) to optimize worker and equipment efficiency.

- Develop management systems for cost analysis, financial planning, wage evaluations, and job assessments.

Technical Skills and Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical field.

- Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.

- Experience in the food, beverage, dairy, or brewery industries is preferred.

- Strong knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies.

- Proven ability to communicate effectively within a project team (core and extended teams).

- Ability to work in extreme heat or cold environments for extended periods.

- Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, with hands-on experience working with equipment.

- Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred; PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.

- Ability to work in varying temperature environments, including extreme heat or cold.

Certifications (Preferred):

- Lean or Six Sigma Certification.

- PMP or equivalent project management certification.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical field.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience

Relocation: This position will not cover relocation expenses

Travel: About 25% travel 

Local Preferred: Yes

Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)

Recruiter Name: Srinivas Rao

Recruiter Phone:

Mastech Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.