Project Engineer
On-site · St. Charles, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Project Engineer role supporting manufacturing operations by providing engineering and project management services for small to medium projects. Responsibilities include scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, start-up, and training; applying GMPs for the food industry; designing and installing safe manufacturing systems; coordinating external engineering as needed; leading cost reduction and efficiency-improvement efforts; facilitating improvement workshops; supporting maintenance and operations with plant/layout planning; ensuring equipment maintenance per specifications; serving as a prime technical expert and mentoring junior engineers and technicians; and upholding Food Safety and Quality within influence. The position requires collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Customers, and vendors and involves leadership and guidance across the engineering team.
Required Qualifications
- BS degree in an engineering field, with particular emphasis on Mechanical, Manufacturing, Facilities, and/or Maintenance Engineering
- Previous contract manufacturing experience desired
- Experience in food industry or short shelf-life environment desired
- Working knowledge of lean principles required
- Experience in a high growth and dynamic environment required
- Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar required
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and interact collaboratively, working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and collaborate on best alternatives
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience in leveraging integrated technology to execute business processes
- Ability to work with ambiguity and to communicate complex issues in a clear manner
- Positive mindset with a “Lean-in” mentality
- A continuous improvement mindset, never satisfied with the status quo
- Strong verbal, listening and presentation skills
- MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. Commitment to diversity and inclusion
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