Engineering Specialist
Core
Lead capital and technical improvement projects from concept to handover, ensuring safe execution, cost control, and schedule adherence at a food manufacturing facility.
Role type
Senior IC project engineer (capital projects)
Builds
Capital projects, continuous improvement initiatives, equipment installations, and plant upgrades
Domain
Food manufacturing / Corn wet milling industry
Required skills
Project management, capital project lifecycle management, equipment specification, regulatory compliance, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, design estimation, construction management, commissioning, safety stewardship, environmental stewardship
Preferred skills
Food industry experience, mechanical/chemical/food engineering background, unit operations knowledge (heat/material balances, separations), change management, mentoring
Technologies
MS Windows-based programs (Word, Excel), project management methodologies (5S, continuous improvement)
Responsibilities
Develop and manage capital and continuous improvement projects; Work with contractors and vendors to specify equipment and installations; Ensure regulatory and company compliance; Provide troubleshooting assistance to the plant; Participate in Root Cause Analysis discussions; Coordinate activities with individuals from other functional areas; Assist in mentoring of less experienced engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC