Sr. Project Engineer
Ferrara Pan Candy Co., Inc.

Job Location: Bellwood

Want to make an impact?

The Project Engineer will be responsible for the management, scoping and execution of capital projects ranging from $500,000 to $50,000,000. They will be responsible to work with all plant based and corporate stakeholders to ensure projects are executed safely and efficiently. This position is based out of our Maywood Drive facility in Bellwood, IL.

Ways you will make a difference

• Manages capital projects from concept through execution
• Develops and communicates project schedules and conducts product reviews
• Works closely with scheduling and plant personnel for start-up plans
• Ensures that the end result of the project is what was agreed upon during project submission
• Supports manufacturing facilities with technical troubleshooting
• Participates in project reviews and audits for safety, quality and feasibility
• Participates in monthly plant meetings and provides updates to senior level operations management
• Closes projects in a timely manner ensuring that all stakeholders are trained and ready
• Understands and demonstrates the Company's core values
• Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to Ferrara safety methods
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical engineering, Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 10-15 years of industry experience with at least 3 years of project engineering
• Previous experience executing small and large scale capital projects is required
• Previous experience managing external engineering firms is required
• CPG/Food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred
• Experience with food manufacturing equipment, both processing and packaging is a plus
• PMP Certification preferred

• Strong "hands-on" mechanical/electrical/controls aptitude from previous industry experience
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment design and functional issues; previous experience in maintenance is a plus
• Previous experience with brownfield and greenfield plant expansions is strongly preferred
• Ability to use AutoCAD and Solidworks for equipment layouts and design is required
• Competency using MS office suite and MS Project (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Strong vendor management skills
• Ability to work well in teams
• Good organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines
• Ability working with multiple equipment vendors and managing multiple projects simultaneously