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Freshpet · 3 days ago

Senior Project Engineer

Ennis, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating the technical and engineering aspects of assigned projects including identifying/securing the resources and materials required for the engineering work

Ensures that projects are completed safely, timely, cost effectively, and are of desired quality. technical support, coordination of materials and resources required for the engineering work, ensuring engineering activities are compliant with applicable regulations, industry standards, and Company policies

Review project plans, drawings, and engineering specifications as well as other technical documents and provide guidance on the scope, feasibility, associated costs, timeline, milestones, etc

Analyze and troubleshoot equipment, programming, and design failures to determine the necessary corrective action; notify management of any unusual design or application conditions and production or service issues

Monitor project budget; track/report hours and perform an expense analysis as required

Serve as the liaison with engineering and multiple internal departments as well as external customers to ensure the correct interpretation of the project's requirements, design and application

Ensure engineering activities are compliant with all applicable regulations, standards, and Company policies

Implement engineering procedures that align with the project requirements and ensure the safe, practical application of learned theory in design interpretation and engineering concepts

Responsible for the prompt, accurate submittal of all required reports and data

Maintain all assigned equipment and facilities in a safe, neat, workable condition

Perform all duties in a safe, professional manner always

Qualification

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Project EngineeringFood ManufacturingDocument InterpretationProject Management MethodologiesEngineering ScienceTechnology ApplicationRaw Materials KnowledgeProduction ProcessesQuality ControlCost OptimizationProblem-SolvingCommunicationTeamworkLeadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related discipline

8+ years of project engineering related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience are required. (Mechanical, Chemical, or Food Engineering degree preferred)

Food manufacturing experience is highly preferred

Demonstrated skill at reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Proven ability to write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information and use clear fluent verbal and written language to convey information and ideas so others will understand

Demonstrated ability to motivate others to work together in the most efficient manner while ensuring that each team member is utilized to their full potential

Proven working knowledge of various project management methodologies

Demonstrated knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services

Proven working knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods