Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Schwan’s Company is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. They are seeking a remote-based Principal Project Engineer responsible for the development and technical execution of capital projects focused on food process, packaging, and automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Bring engineering functional expertise, leading internal & external engineers to deliver large scale, multi-unit operation capital projects. ($5MM to $50MM+ capital)
• Provide hands-on leadership in design and execution of next generation manufacturing lines, taking it from concept to commercialization. Understands LEAN principles and the critical interface points between the materials, machine, and human
• Develop overall scope including line performance metrics, packaging & process flow diagrams, optimum layout, utility demands, mass balance calculations, project budgets, and commissioning schedule
• Select vendor, develop contract deliverables, install and validate performance metrics. Day to day vender interface to meet budget, schedule & design
• Ensure implementation of solutions that deliver design flexibility and performance
• Partner with internal/external resources to assess opportunities for innovative designs, performance improvements, technical advantages, speed to market and capital efficiency
• Lead bid preparation and bid solicitation to secure best pricing. Owns capital and expense delivery to budget
• Provide Global Supply Chain (GSC) feasibility perspectives for growth, productivity and infrastructure
• Coach and mentor both internal and external Engineers to build technical competence

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Packaging or Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited program preferred)
• 10+ years of engineering experience, ideally a majority of which is within a manufacturing setting
• Prior capital project experience on highly automated packaging systems: forming, sealing, transferring, structural integrity, robotics, automation, flexible, rigid
• Knowledge of food manufacturing, engineering, quality, and research functions. Demonstrates compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, EPA, City and/or State agencies, etc. for both manufacturing processes and building requirements
• Demonstrates project management leadership, problem-solving, decision making, troubleshooting, communications, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel 35% to 50% as required

Benefits

• Eligibility for a 15% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance
• A competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings

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