Senior Project Engineer

Grow with Welch's!

Welch's is on a journey towards our bold ambition of being the global-leader of convenient, good for you fruit-based food and beverages. To turn this goal into a reality we need you and other exceptionally talented, agile, and innovative individuals who are eager to contribute to something extraordinary!

At Welch's, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, authentic, and inclusive culture where you not only belong, but also have the opportunity to unleash the best, most authentic version of you.

Position Summary:

We're looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our team to manage the development and implementation of capital projects in support of facility and business unit objectives.

Where You'll Work

This role will be based out of our Lawton, MI plant.

What You'll Do:

• Coordination of all phases of capital projects from ideation, strategy, business justification to installation & start-up: including business case development, evaluation/selection of technical engineering solutions, construction management, start-up, and commissioning
• Assuring engagement and alignment from required project stakeholders and team members for all projects, including internal & outside resources such as engineering partners, OEM's and contractors
• Providing leadership and overall project responsibility for major projects, including oversight of all personnel, internal & external engineers, as well as OEM's & construction management
• Engineering input on new products or processes as related to commercial business development.
• Investigation of new processes and equipment, applicability of existing and/or new processes, packaging, or product capital needs.
• Provide estimates of total capital cost, timing, and related commercialization information

You will be expected to deliver:

• Flawless execution of many small projects or multiple major projects, with responsibility for managing budget, schedule, and technical performance
• Total general management of procurement processes, including writing specifications, selection of equipment and materials of construction, and soliciting vendor/contractor bids
• Assurance that construction and installation of facilities and equipment is in conformance with specifications and drawings
• Cross-functional Engineering consultation with other functions (R&D, Quality, plant management) in improvement efforts for product quality, cost improvements, and conducting testing and research

Who You Are:

• Understands the needs of the customer and consumer by using technology, data and insights
• Makes decisions that positively impact the current and future state of the business
• Works relentlessly to overachieve, anticipate and mitigate obstacles
• Sets stretch goals and plans to achieve them
• Develops meaningful relationships and collaborates across departments
• Engages in healthy dialogue and makes decisions with Welch's best interest in mind
• Continuously challenges the status quo and seeks ways to improve and develop
• Have history of demonstrated leadership and execution
• Strong communicator with the ability to interact effectively with commercial partners and executive leadership

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, Engineering degree (Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical) is a plus. An equivalent combination of education and experience that proves competency will be considered
• Food and Beverage, Consumer Packaged Goods or related manufacturing experience preferred
• 5+ years' experience with execution of complex and difficult engineering projects, studies, investigations, and strategies from concept through all ensuing stages to completion & implementation (or commissioning)
• Capital project development and execution, employee and plant safety, and regulatory requirements
• Lean expertise (quick changeover, process capability, TPM, capacity analysis) and maintenance management experience preferred
• MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, and presentation material development
• Ability to travel