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AFB International · 10 hours ago

Senior Project Engineer

Aurora, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

AFB International is a company dedicated to enhancing pet food solutions for over 30 years. The Senior Project Engineer will lead complex capital projects, develop project plans, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring successful project outcomes and plant improvements.

AgricultureFood and Beverage

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocations, identify critical path activities, and proactively address potential bottlenecks or risks to deliver on the capital plan

Lead the plant capital planning process with a strategic thought approach, including the identification, prioritization, and execution of capital projects to drive plant improvements and long-term growth

Oversees large-scale, complex capital projects, potentially exceeding multi-million-dollar budgets

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, maintenance, and EHS to ensure seamless project integration and successful outcomes

Develop and maintain good working relationships with external contractors and suppliers to acquire high-quality services and materials for plant projects

Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and prepare regular status reports for stakeholders

Responsible for all aspects of project management including scoping, approval, budgeting, specification, execution, qualification and operational handover as appropriate

Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement in terms of efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness

Lead engineering efforts in support of the root cause identification of non-conformances. Take ownership of implementing corrective and preventive action

Provide on-site manufacturing support, engaging well with operators and management to implement permanent counter measures

Provide mentorship to other engineers. May participate in the evaluation of other team members and in the identification of development needs. May provide day-to-day work direction to other engineers or technicians

Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations and develop recommendations accordingly

Maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringProject ManagementSafety PracticesAnalytical SkillsData AnalysisPLC ProgrammingFood Manufacturing KnowledgeAutoCADStrategic ThinkingMS OfficeInterpersonal CommunicationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering from a four-year ABET accredited college or university

7+ years of significant, relevant work experience

Knowledge of safety practices applicable to a production environment and ability to follow designated safety procedures

Ability to maintain accurate records relating to jobs as they are planned, performed and completed. Skill to use electronic means for recording data

Proven track record of managing and delivering complex projects on time and within budget

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex engineering challenges

Excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with peers, co-workers, supervisors, and vendors as required

Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers and production staff

Capability to think strategically and align projects with long-term business goals

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to read drawings and interpret line diagrams, equipment layout drawings, and electrical prints

Proficient skill level in MS Office Applications such as Word and Excel

The ability to convey technical requirements using AutoCAD or similar software to generate drawings, process flow diagrams as well as process and instrumentation drawings

Preferred

Knowledge and understanding of plc ladder logic programming and interpreting line diagrams and electrical schematics is beneficial

Knowledge of food product manufacturing equipment including but not limited to meat grinders, extrusion machines, spray dryers, and dry blend equipment is highly desired

Previous experience with food safety programs, including HACCP and cGMPs is beneficial