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Location: Peru, Indiana | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: $125K -155K plus bonus

Overview

An established food industry manufacturer is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead complex, large-scale technical projects. This role oversees the design, development, and implementation of engineering solutions, with the opportunity to lead a team of engineers directly and indirectly. The successful candidate will work independently on most tasks, escalating only the most intricate challenges.

What you'll do

• Develop engineering designs, material specs, and project cost estimates
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic analysis to support designs
• Ensure designs meet required standards and codes; validate field work and create as-built drawings
• Review engineering submissions for accuracy and completeness
• Manage project execution by directing vendors and contractors
• Coordinate project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors; collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement plans
• Partner with vendors and contractors to plan layouts and meet utility requirements
• Review consultant work and recommend adjustments; maintain documentation (manuals, drawings, specs, etc.) and vendor contacts
• Conduct planning and reviews during pre-project phases
• Define scope of work; prepare and evaluate proposals
• Submit regular reports to management on project status
• Manage contract administration and review bid packages
• Prepare project documents (budget analyses, plans, schedules, etc.) and monitor installations to ensure they meet specifications and stay within budget

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or a related field, and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years' experience in a position of leadership, including team development and management
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling
• Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; ability to interpret national codes and standards
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability
• Ability to travel to other locations (50% of the time)
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
• Proficient in engineering economics

Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience managing multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes, desirable
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred

Compensation and benefits

• $125K -155K plus bonus

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to lead complex, large-scale technical projects and a team of engineers, with significant independence and the ability to shape engineering solutions from concept through execution.