PROJECT ENGINEER I
$74,330–$130,080 year
On-siteHunt Valley, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Develop detailed project charters, technical specifications, and cost justifications while managing multiple capital and expense projects simultaneously. Lead cross-functional teams through development, execution, and closeout phases, including vendor negotiations, contract approvals, and field installation supervision. Execute IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols, troubleshoot technical issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with TPM pillars. Ensure all deliverables meet scope, budget, and schedule requirements while coordinating contractors and construction management. Requires Bachelor's in Engineering with 3+ years of manufacturing project experience; ability to work weekends and varying shifts.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- Minimum 3 years of project engineering experience in the manufacturing industry
- Experience managing multiple projects from the evaluation through implementation stages
- Experience in developing justification, scoping, and managing capital projects to budgets and schedule
- Contractor management experience, including scoping the work, managing a bidding process, negotiations, field installation supervision, and change order management
- Experience with leading small and large project teams
- Ability to follow up and prioritize project issues independently and juggle multiple projects with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to identify, troubleshoot, and solve technical problems
- Demonstrated leadership, planning, organizing and strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Excel, Power Point, MS Project, Word, AutoCAD
- Ability to work weekends, varying shifts, holidays as project execution schedules may require
- Travel will be approximately 10% but may be higher during specific project phases
Desired Qualifications
- BS or MS Degree focused in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Project engineering experience in the food processing, pharmaceutical, facilities, and/or chemical processing industry. Knowledge of cGMP systems
- Experience with dry and liquid processing, facilities, and packaging equipment
- Knowledge and experience with plant operations, CAD systems and shop floor integration
- Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system
- Lean Six Sigma knowledge
- A strong understanding of sanitary design concepts
- Experience with maintenance programs and processes
- Experience with TPM. Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs
- Working knowledge and general understanding of PLC/equipment controls methodology
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