Position Title: Project Engineer
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Grade: Grade 05
Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI (HWY 54 Fry Facility)
Requisition ID: 42100
About the roleMcCain Foods is accepting applications for a
Project Engineer position at the Plover, WI plant. This role leads the development, design, and execution of capital engineering projects supporting plant operations, expansions, and new technologies. The position works within a matrix organization to deliver safe, efficient project start-ups and long-term operational improvements.
What you'll be doing- Lead capital engineering projects from scope definition through installation, startup, and handover while meeting budget and schedule expectations
- Oversee equipment and system design reviews, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and safety principles
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external contractors to drive projects from concept to launch
- Develop capital justifications and REAs; manage bids, procurement coordination, supplier engagement, and site visits
- Support continuous improvement through new process technologies, technical problem resolution, and documentation management
What you'll need to be successful- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical) or equivalent experience
- Up to five (5) years of engineering experience preferred, ideally in food manufacturing or processing
- Strong project management, problem-solving, and influencing skills in a matrix environment
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, and standard business software
- Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills with willingness to travel (35-45%)
Physical Demands- Regular standing, walking, reaching, and use of hands
- Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, or crawling
- Ability to occasionally lift or move items up to approximately 10 lbs
- Visual acuity for close work, distance viewing, and focus adjustment
- Ability to work safely in environments with wet conditions, moving equipment, fumes, noise, and electrical exposure
Benefits of the rolePaid Holidays and PTO
Health, vision, and dental insurance
401k with 6% employer match
Adoption Assistance
Infertility Assistance
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Compensation Package : $85,500.00 - $114,000.00 . USD annually + Bonus eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Wisconsin Rapids
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.
