Project Engineer

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Project Engineer! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since. 

The Project Engineer will be responsible for providing technical leadership on capital projects. You will manage capital projects for network facilities, delivering quality projects that meet Cooperative objectives. You will develop project documentation and presentations and ensure compliance with capital policies. Additionally, you will utilize external engineering resources, implement continuous improvement processes, and assist rollout of completed capital projects.

A Day in the Life...

• Technical leadership/Project Management – provides technical leadership implementing major capital projects at local manufacturing facility and company network. Assists in the procurement of all equipment and services in implementing projects. • Manages and provides direction on assigned projects from concept through completion, including engineering, design, equipment selection, approval, procurement, performance, vendor selection and accountability to assure compliance with approved methods and quality standards. Deliver projects on time and under budget. • Engineering - develop baseline documentation in the development of projects including plant and line layouts, process diagrams, estimates, schedules, and system descriptions. Utilize and manage outside engineering and vendor resources in the execution of the project. • Maintains awareness on new and improved technology and effectively communicates the business case in the implementation of those technologies and projects at the plant level and withing the company network. • Process optimization – using advanced engineering skills and expertise, develop and implement improvements to process and packaging operations, facilities, and infrastructure. • Interface with supervisors, mechanics, and operators in the development of process and/or equipment improvements to support improved reliability and operational effectiveness. • Communications - Develop project documentation including monthly status reports, issue purchase orders and contracts to vendors. Provides regular updates on project status. • Coaches and develops other team members in the implementation and operation of assigned capital projects.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related science field required
• 5-7 years’ experience managing projects and/or providing manufacturing engineering support.
• Food and beverage or pharmaceutical experience preferred
• Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, MS Project, MS Office) a must
• Knowledge and application Lean and / or Six Sigma principles preferred
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing projects of $200k plus
• Sound familiarity with state and federal requirements (i.e., OSHA Regulations)
• Ability to read and generate technical and equipment drawings (AutoCAD)
• Hands-on experience working with vendors and proven negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills w/ability to influence and be persuasive
• Capable of working on multiple projects and prioritizing workload
• Able to work cross-functionally in team environment and at various organizational levels
• Ability to facilitate meetings and conference calls

Education:

Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)

Work Experience:

At least 5 Years of Experience

Benefits:

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Telehealth services
  • Fertility benefits
  • Transgender benefits
  • 1:1 health coaching and more
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
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