PROJECT ENGINEER
On-siteMuscatine, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Lead capital and operational projects from concept through startup, managing scope, budget, scheduling, procurement, installation, and commissioning across multiple manufacturing locations. Develop technical solutions ensuring compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements while coordinating field execution with contractors and vendors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and R&D to drive continuous improvement initiatives and resolve issues on time and within budget. Provide technical troubleshooting support to Engineering and Maintenance teams to enhance equipment reliability. Maintain accurate project documentation and communicate status, risks, and milestones to stakeholders. Travel up to 50% between Kent Consumer Brands facilities in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, food production, or continuous process environment
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing capital projects, including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, installation, commissioning, and startup activities
- Minimum 3 years of experience leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Engineering, and external vendors
- Experience managing construction activities, contractors, and equipment installations within a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with AutoCAD or a comparable CAD platform for equipment layouts, design reviews, and project development
- Working knowledge of manufacturing automation, packaging systems, processing equipment, and plant operations
- Understanding of food manufacturing regulations, including GMPs, food safety requirements, OSHA standards, and environmental compliance practices
- Up to 50% - Travel between different Kent Consumer Brands facilities (Muscatine, IA, Bolingbrook, IL, Superior, WI and New Sharon, IA)
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