Senior Project Engineer

The Senior Project Engineer oversees strategic capital projects designed to strengthen manufacturing capabilities, optimize facility performance, and support long-term operational objectives. The Engineering team strives to provide exceptional results by pairing innovation with a relentless focus on engineering best practices and foundational excellence.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and execute capital investment projects exceeding $10M, focused on enhancing and expanding manufacturing operations.
• Manage engineering projects across processing, molding, packaging, and facility utility systems to support operational objectives.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to production and maintenance teams regarding new equipment installations, process improvements, and system performance.
• Partner closely with Production, Marketing, and R&D teams to align manufacturing capabilities with product development, commercialization, and business needs.
• Manage the full lifecycle of capital projects, from concept development through installation, startup, and operational handoff.
• Oversee project scope, budgets, timelines, vendor relationships, and equipment procurement activities.
• Drive process and operational improvements across manufacturing and business functions.
• Coordinate installation activities with contractors, engineering teams, and plant personnel to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical leadership and support to production and maintenance teams while championing continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal Skillset:

• B.S. in engineering or related
• 4+ years of project engineering experience
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry or related manufacturing
• Prior experience leading projects up to $3M in budget