Michael Foods, Inc.

Project Engineer

Michael Foods, Inc.$80K — $95K *
Britt, IA 50423In-Person
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in CapEx projects, maintenance, and equipment/process design, preferably in food production.
  • Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging with vendors, customers, and team members.
  • Experience in implementing projects within a food processing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and implement equipment/process/building installations within the supply chain.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate technical and management aspects of projects, including vendor and internal collaboration.
  • Recognize and address developing technical issues promptly.
  • Engage in regular communication with project clients for updates and concerns.
  • Work with manufacturing facilities on layout and equipment challenges.
  • Prepare engineering project proposals as needed.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities across multiple facilities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a leading egg processing facility in the heart of the egg production region.
  • Collaborative and innovative team environment that values continuous learning and improvement.
  • Exposure to a variety of projects, ranging from small installations to large expansions.
  • Regular travel primarily within Iowa, providing flexibility with project workload.
  • Supportive company culture focused on effective communication and teamwork.
Full Job Description
Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Britt, Iowa where more eggs are produced within a 100 mile radius than anywhere in the world. Small town living and friendly faces make Britt, Iowa a place to call home. Our location is an egg processing facility that varies from breaking, pasteurization, and dried egg. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates assigned engineering work; monitors work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and standards; ensures effective communication between all disciplines and all other project participants. They will work extensively with and require assistance from multiple departments throughout the organization to properly define and execute successful projects. Projects will vary greatly in requirements/execution and scope from small installations to large expansions. The ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects at varying sites, while maintaining budgets, timing and quality are a must. Candidate must possess a drive to consistently be improving/learning and applying new methods to overcome obstacles/barriers to complete their tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Identify, define, program manage and implement equipment/process/building/utility installations within the integrated supply chain.
  • Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects, including contractors/equipment manufacturers/internal support.
  • Ability to recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective action.
  • Requires extensive regular contact with assigned project clients.
  • Work with manufacturing facilities on equipment/layout challenges.
  • Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals.
  • Support multiple facilities by identifying cost savings opportunities.
  • Support/Lead continual sanitary equipment design updates with FSQ/plant/staff.
  • Support Facilities with troubleshooting production/building/equipment issues as assigned.
  • Support facilities in development of equipment purchase/project plans for future replacement/upgrades or process capacity increases.
  • Participating in meetings and resolving client/engineering and management project issues. Solicit feedback from facilities and business units to improve project execution.
  • Ensure effective engineering and client communications through thorough understanding of the supply chain and the impact of assigned projects/equipment/building changes.
  • Travel is Project/Workload dependent, approximately 30%.
    • Main Office Location is centralized to the plants being supported, travel is predominately to other locations in Iowa within driving distance.
  • Perform other duties of a similar nature or level, as assigned.
  • This position will primarily support on our Iowa Locations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing/Chemical Engineering or Related Experience/Education.
  • 5+ years of experience with CapEx projects, Maintenance, Equipment/Process Design and Food Production Environment a plus.
  • Project management experience. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication. Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees.
  • Experience with implementing projects in food processing environment


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
  • Experience with CPG packaging technology and automation.
  • AutoCAD Software Experience.
  • Knowledge of PLC's, 3A standards, USDA Regulations.


Must possess a valid drivers license.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not include all the duties associated with this position.

About Michael Foods, Inc.

Michael Foods is a leading producer and distributor of value-added food products. The company's products include egg products, refrigerated potato products, and cheese and dairy products. Michael Foods' egg products are used in a variety of food products, including baked goods, soups, sauces, and prepared meals. The company's potato products are used in a variety of food products, including mashed potatoes, hash browns, and potato pancakes. Michael Foods was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Learn more about Michael Foods, Inc.
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1908

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