Project Engineering Manager, Food Manufacturing at Ethos · Cumming

Project Engineering Manager, Food Manufacturing

As a trusted authority in project management with equipment automation, this role tackles the most complex challenges, turning visionary concepts into reality.

Position Responsibilities:

· Responsible for developing preliminary designs and specifications for engineering and materials, while also preparing project cost estimates.

· Conduct research, feasibility studies, and economic studies to ensure the design is both viable and cost-effective.

· Determine design criteria based on required standards and codes, and validate field work, creating as-built drawings to document the final outcome.

· Review and check engineering projects for accuracy and soundness and manage project execution by guiding vendors and contractors.

· Coordinate project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors, ensuring alignment with management and engineering teams to successfully implement plans.

· Coordinate and provide direction to equipment vendors to plan layouts, ensure utility requirements are met, and maintain installation schedules.

· Review work products submitted by consultants, offering recommendations for adjustments as necessary.

· Maintain comprehensive documentation, including equipment manuals, mechanical and electrical drawings, parts lists, specifications, and vendor/service contact information, ensuring all project details are properly organized and accessible.

- ***Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.***
- ***2+ years’ experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.***
- Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
- Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
- Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills.
- Proficient in engineering economics.
- Proficient in AutoCAD.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Word processing software, other Microsoft Office products.
- Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).
- Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry.
- Previous experience in the management of multi-million dollar projects with large scopes.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development