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Schwan's Company · 2 days ago

Principal Project Engineer

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityLead/Staff
money$107K/yr - $178K/yr
date10+ years exp

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.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingRetailWholesale
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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

Qualification

Capital project managementFood manufacturing knowledgeEngineering expertiseLEAN principlesAutomated packaging systemsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

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

Comprehensive health benefits
Time off programs
Retirement and financial offerings

Company

Schwan's Company

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Schwan's Company is a food and beverage manufacturing company.
dateFounded in 1952
location
Marshall, Minnesota, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.schwanscompany.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Bain Capital Special Situations
2019-05-23Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Dimitrios Smyrnios
Chief Executive Officer
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Bill Reilly, MBA
Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer
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