Company
Manufacturing
ExpertProjectEngineer
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“Expert Project Engineer. Skills: Project execution, Process evaluation, Equipment standards. Lead design of capital projects. Plan capital projects”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve expected improvements post-implementation
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills; Root cause analysis; Data-driven solutions
Willingness to travel 50–75%, Work in active manufacturing environments, Work in variable conditions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years project management experience, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Proven experience managing capital projects, Solid understanding of mechanical or agricultural systems, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Nice to Have
4-year degree with 7+ years of experience, Technical knowledge of packaging systems, Robotics knowledge, Industrial processing equipment knowledge
What You'll Do.
Lead design of capital projects
Plan capital projects
Execute capital projects
Develop project scope
Develop engineering designs
Develop equipment specifications
Develop cost estimates
Manage end-to-end project execution
Coordinate contractors
Control project scheduling
Control project budget
Conduct process evaluations
Conduct system audits
Conduct in-plant testing
Identify operational improvements
Identify efficiency improvements
Validate performance outcomes
Ensure improvements are achieved
Develop equipment standards
Maintain equipment standards
Develop lifecycle projections
Maintain lifecycle projections
Develop replacement strategies
Maintain replacement strategies
Develop maintenance strategies
Maintain maintenance strategies
Recommend process optimization
Support implementation of improvements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Engineering teams; Plant leadership teams; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Communication skills; Interpersonal skills
Process & Methodology
Project management, Budget control, Scheduling
Full Job Description
## 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
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