Project Engineer

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Dallas, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Automation, Budgeting, Capital Project, Chemical Engineering, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Conservation, Construction, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Engineering, Equipment Specification, Establish Priorities, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Feasibility Analysis, Finance, Financial Analysis, Food Safety, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Multitasking, OSHA, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Product/Service Launch, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Project Management Software, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Six Sigma, Staff Requirements, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Time Management, Total Quality Management (TQM), Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
6 days ago
Job Title: Project Engineer
Job Location: Dallas, TX
Job Duration: 12 months on W2

Job Description:
  • As part of the plant manufacturing engineering team, the Project Engineer will be responsible for capital project management for all projects in the facility.
  • This will include processing, packaging and utilities areas of the facility.
  • He/she will lead small, medium, and large-scale projects that will deliver business needs using sound project management, knowledge, and tools.
  • They will coordinate all project efforts between contractors and the manufacturing facility. The project engineer is accountable for project capital management, project execution, hand-off to the maintenance and operations teams.
  • The project engineer will be involved in all aspects of capital projects from project investigation and recommendations to project execution.
  • The project engineer will make sure all applicable *****standards are met, including requirements of personnel safety, food safety, energy and water conservation.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
  • Participate in and manage requisition and capital authorization requests and be accountable for project spending and providing technical and management expertise on engineering projects as assigned by the Plant Engineering Manager.
  • Projects could include new construction and modification of existing equipment or infrastructure.
  • Project involvement from concept to budget, justification, and design phase through planning, risk analysis, resource identification, implementation, commissioning and closing.
  • Ensure that the business needs are well validated by a cross-section of the business and translated into equipment requirements for improving or expanding the plant operations (including new product launches and innovations) and making major repairs to systems and buildings.
  • Interact with plant teams (Packaging, Processing, Quality, Finance, Management, etc.), Corporate Engineering, Sourcing & Supplier Development, R&D, *****Engineering Worldwide, and appropriate vendors, suppliers, contractors, operators, and auditors.
  • Coordinate and direct the activities of the necessary resources to ensure the safe, timely and successful completion of projects.
  • Establish strong, professional relationships with vendors and suppliers, *** sister companies, and other sources of applicable technologies.
  • Writing specifications and referencing Global *****Standards.
  • Preparing technical proposals for feasibility study of new concepts, launch of new products, and improvement of current products.
  • Assist in development of a master and strategic plan for both packaging and processing departments such as layout, material handling, and utilities needed for project growth.
  • Continuous improvement of methods and tools used for engineering and execution of project phases, including current equipment and process specifications.
  • Deliver technical guidance and engineering support to consumer business units.
  • Act as a consultant to the maintenance department for solving technical problems.

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor s degree in mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical or related engineering science.
  • 3 to 5 years experience in engineering systems design for the manufacturing environment.
  • Multiple plant responsibility.

Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of high-speed packaging systems design and integrated automation and controls technology.
  • Knowledge of dairy process engineering and PMO, 3A standards.
  • Project management skills and knowledge of the project management process, tools and tasks associated with preparation and execution of capital projects, financial and analytical skills.
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and MS Project.
  • The ability to work with clients, vendors, and other team members at all levels.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • The ability to rapidly assess, analyze, and quickly
  • Resolve complicated problems with little initial information or direction and with varying degrees of ambiguity.
  • Must be proactive and professional and able to take direction effectively.
  • The ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
  • The ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, to establish and adapt to changing priorities.
  • The ability to work flexible hours, including weekend or late shifts, during installation periods.
  • Must have the leadership, interpersonal and communication and self-management skills required to interact with all levels of plant personnel and be comfortable working with minimal supervision.
  • Experience with TQM, Six Sigma, and Team Building skills preferred.
  • Experience developing plans within regulatory compliance (e.g. OSHA, FDA).

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