Project Engineer in Chattanooga, TN

Position Overview

• The Project Engineer is responsible for providing project management, design engineering, and ad-hoc technical support of packaging and processing operations.
• They are responsible for all aspects of a project from development of costs and concepts to technical support after implementation. 
• The Project Engineer will contribute towards site goals, objectives, strategies, and measures as they relate to capital, reliability, plant capability, cost, sustainability, and waste reduction.

Essential Functions

• Perform all aspects of project engineering including design, procurement, construction management, installation, and qualification.
• Plan, establish budgets, develop complex schedules and coordinate resources to ensure delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and cash flow for all projects.
• Drive results in Engineering metrics and own the following (KPIs): Budget Adherence %, Cash Flow Adherence %, Vertical Startup Adherence %, Critical Success Factor Adherence %, Projects Submitted, Projects Approved, CAPEX $ Spent vs Annual Budget.
• Site liaison and team participant for projects that are being executed by non site-based engineering resources.
• Champion Early Equipment Management (EEM) program including optimization, maintenance, retirement, and Startup Management (SUM).
• Develops cost estimates and conceptual designs for new products, line extensions, and packaging operations.
• Develop standards for equipment, systems, and engineering processes for assigned functional area and collaborate with other global technical teams.
• Works with Operations and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot, modify, and improve packaging and processing equipment.
• Collaborates with Department Managers to improve productivity through process changes, equipment replacement, or additional equipment.
• Champion Safety objectives; strive for zero incidents and supports a people-centered safety culture within the maintenance and engineering teams.
• Provide leadership and coaching to continuously improve the effectiveness of the technical function.
• Strict adherence to Company and OSHA safety requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Compliance, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory standards.
• Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Support reduction in environmental impacts across all sites, including energy savings and utility monitoring.
• Establish and maintain constant communication across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical)

Preferred: 

• Project Management Professional Certification
• Professional Engineer Certification

 Related Experience/Requirements:

• 5+ years of project management, process design, manufacturing, and contractor supervision.
• Must be well rounded with a solid grasp of many engineering disciplines as well as plant operations and construction.
• Proven track record developing and executing major, complex projects (>$1MM).
• Experience with technical writing via establishing Work Instructions, SOPs, and OPLs
• Mechanical aptitude & Critical Thinking Skills.
• 2D/3D CAD experience (AutoCAD or Solidworks) and drawing development.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to connect with all levels of the organization.
• Expert planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Required Competencies:  Drive for Results, Action Orientation, Command Skills, Functional/Technical Skills, Priority Setting, Planning, Managing and Measuring Work, Process Management, Problem Solving, Decision Quality, Customer Focus, Integrity and Trust, Listening, Peer Relationships, Directing Others, and Comfort Around Higher Management
• Experience in Food or Pharma manufacturing following FDA regulations is preferred.
• Experience with site utilities, such as chillers, boilers, air compressors, etc is preferred.