PROJECT ENGINEER
On-siteMuscatine, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Lead multiple capital and operational projects from concept through startup, managing scope development, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, installation, commissioning, and closeout. Develop technical solutions ensuring compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements while collaborating with cross-functional teams including Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and external partners. Manage contractors and construction activities to ensure projects complete safely, on time, and within budget, providing technical support for 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 to support operations across the manufacturing network.
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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