ExpertProjectEngineer

## Accountabilities Lead the design, planning, and execution of capital projects focused on packaging equipment and process improvements across manufacturing and feed production facilities. Develop project scope, engineering designs, equipment specifications, and cost estimates in collaboration with engineering and plant leadership teams. Manage end-to-end project execution, including contractor coordination, vendor selection, scheduling, and budget control. Conduct process evaluations, system audits, and in-plant testing to identify opportunities for operational and efficiency improvements. Validate performance outcomes of capital investments and ensure expected improvements are achieved post-implementation. Develop and maintain equipment standards, lifecycle projections, and long-term replacement and maintenance strategies. Recommend process optimization methods and support the implementation of operational improvements across facilities. Requirements This role requires strong engineering expertise combined with proven project management experience in industrial or manufacturing environments. Candidates should have a hands-on approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive technical improvements across cross-functional teams. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Agricultural, Food, Feed Process, or related field) with 5+ years of project management experience preferred. Alternatively, 4-year degree with 7+ years of experience in plant operations, maintenance, supervision, or capital project leadership in feed, grain, milling, or processing environments. Strong technical knowledge of packaging systems, robotics, and industrial processing equipment highly preferred. Proven experience managing capital projects, budgets, and process improvement initiatives. Solid understanding of mechanical or agricultural systems and industrial processing operations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and imp