Project Engineer

Company: Rise Baking Company
Location: Manteno
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

* This position can work out of our Manteno, IL plant or Douglasville, GA plant***Job PurposeSupport the plant's engineering vision by developing engineering solutions and managing project execution from design and budgeting phase through commissioning and qualification that meets desired results.Essential Functions* Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans with plant stakeholders; confer with management to achieve desired results* Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assign personnel to phases and elements; review bids from contractors* Determine project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; complete technical studies; prepare cost estimates* Determine project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculate time requirements; sequence project elements * Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems * Confirm project performance by designing and conducting tests* Control project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan; scheduling changes; and recommending actions* Control project costs by approving expenditures and administering contractor contracts* Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommend actions* Interact daily with management and operations to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them accordingly * Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of products manufactured in the facility * Perform other job-related duties as assigned Qualifications (Education/Experience)* Bachelor's degree in Engineering and/or 5 equivalent years of experience managing and solving engineering problems* Food manufacturing experience and familiarity with both process and packaging equipment capabilities* Strong quantitative and analytical skills* Ability to effectively communicate with multi-level personnel as well as suppliers, customers, and their representatives* Ability to work cross-functionally, covey complex issues, and maintain confidentiality* Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment* Ability to think quickly and handle frequent change* Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality drive, and capable of working independently with little supervisionAn Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Powered by JazzHR66aK6pWcWO

Keywords: Rise Baking Company, Joliet , Project Engineer, Engineering , Manteno, Illinois