Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (ABET accredited preferred)
5+ years of related experience
Strong engagement with operators and mechanics in project processes
Skilled in training maintenance and production personnel
Familiar with Lean Six-Sigma concepts
Proficient in CAD systems and engineering standards
Basic knowledge of food processing, packaging, and facility systems
Responsibilities
Provide project management services for assigned engineering projects
Develop overall project design, budgets, schedules, and capital requests
Coordinate external engineering services with internal teams for project success
Prepare specifications and solicit bids to obtain best pricing
Identify and manage capital expenses, layout, equipment selection, and timelines
Offer Global Supply Chain feasibility insights for improvement
Manage communications and governance with key stakeholders
Benefits
Competitive total rewards package supporting overall well-being
Comprehensive health benefits
Time-off programs
Retirement and financial offerings
Full Job Description
What You Will Do:
Provides project management services for assigned engineering projects.
Develops overall project design including line specification, project budgets, schedules, project justification and develops capital requests, including cash-flow forecast.
Coordinates external engineering services and partners with internal team as needed for successful project completion.
Provides specifications, bid preparation, and bid solicitation to secure best pricing.
Identifies and manages capital and related expenses, optimum layout, equipment selection and timeline.
Provides Global Supply Chain (GSC) feasibility perspectives for growth, productivity and infrastructure.
Manages communications and project governance within GSC key stakeholders.
Implementation phase (e.g. Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT))Start-up (e.g. Commissioning, Qualification and Verification (CQV) planning, Vertical Start-up (VSU) assessments) and successful handover to the plant.
Collaborates with R&D and business teams on tests, trials, and new products.
What We Look For:
Education: Bachelor's degree Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (ABET accredited program preferred).
Typically has 5+ years related experience
Strong ability to involve operators and mechanics in the project process.
Ability to train maintenance and production personnel as well as plan and execute work with maintenance and vendors.
Knowledge of Lean Six-Sigma concepts is preferred.
Ability to effectively use a CAD System as well as full understanding of drawing/drifting practices, utilize engineering standards of design, construction and installation.
Must have basic knowledge of processing, packaging & facility systems along with working knowledge of food manufacturing, engineering, quality, and research functions.
Demonstrates compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, EPA, City and/or State agencies, etc. for both manufacturing processes and building requirements. Ability to travel 0 to 50% as required (dependent on location).
What We Offer:
The base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $125,000 annually, with eligibility for a 10 % annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings
About Schwan Food Co
The Schwan Food Company is a privately held company that manufactures and markets frozen foods. The company sells frozen foods from home delivery trucks, in grocery store freezers, by mail, and to the food service industry. The company produces, markets, and distributes products developed under brands such as Red Baron, Freschetta, Tony's, Mrs. Smith's, Edwards, Pagoda Express, and Larry's. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Marshall, Minnesota.
