Lesaffre
yeasts and fermentation
MaintenanceProjectEngineer(M/W)(V.I.EContract)
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“Maintenance Project Engineer (M/W) (V. I. E Contract) at Lesaffre. Skills: Project management, Engineering principles, Maintenance project support, Capital project support, Repair project support. Lead and assist with capital and maintenance projects and studies. Prepare, develop, and review all project documents including project justifications, engineering designs, specifications, cost estimates, contractor quotes and schedules”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure successful project execution; Improve the manufacturing systems
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting plant issues; Determine root cause; Improve the manufacturing systems
V. I. E Contract, 18 months duration, Start: September 2026
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Graduated in Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial engineering, Completed a relevant internship in a food plant, Fluency in English is required
Nice to Have
Age: 18–28 years old, Citizenship: EU or EEA country, Never completed a V. I. E before
What You'll Do.
Lead and assist with capital and maintenance projects and studies
and review all project documents including project justifications
contractor quotes and schedules
and conduct feasibility and economic studies of projects
Responsible for the administration and execution of projects: budget
installation and commissioning
Coordinate work of contractors
make sure that all plant policies are followed (safety
and other life critical procedures)
Assist the maintenance and production supervisors and superintendent as needed
Participate in troubleshooting plant issues
and generally improve the manufacturing systems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with a variety of internal engineering teams (Process, Automation, Drafting, Reliability, etc.) to ensure successful project execution; Coordinate work of contractors
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication
Process & Methodology
Project justifications, Engineering designs, Specifications, Cost estimates, Contractor quotes, Schedules, Budget management, Contract administration, Procurement, Installation, Commissioning
Full Job Description
As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology. Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet. In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs 11 000 people in nearly 80 subsidiaries based in +50 countries. Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros. As a Lesaffre VIE, you will be one of several VIE's, located in Cedar Rapids Iowa, the second largest city in the state. The city boasts a beautiful downtown area 30 minutes away from the largest University in the state, with ample outdoor activities available, as well a large selection of social and sporting events. It’s the perfect place to boost your career AND live a unique adventure ✨. Reporting to the Project Engineer, you will support the maintenance and engineering departments. You will also assist the project management office with capital and repair projects. 🚀 Your Mission You will lead and assist with capital and maintenance projects and studies: * Prepare, develop, and review all project documents including project justifications, engineering designs, specifications, cost estimates, contractor quotes and schedules. * Perform design work, conduct research, gather information, and conduct feasibility and economic studies of projects. * Responsible for the administration and execution of projects: budget, contracts, POs, schedules, installation and commissioning * Coordinate work of contractors, make sure that all plant policies are followed (safety, lock-out, confined space, and other life critical procedures) * Work with a variety of internal engineering teams (Process, Automation, Drafting, Reliability, etc.) to ensure successful project execution. * Assist the maintenance and production supervisors and superin
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