Project Engineer

R J Van Drunen & Sons, Inc.

$90K — $120K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years in an engineering role with capital project management in manufacturing
  • Preferred experience in food manufacturing
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD software
  • Exceptional analytical and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage capital projects from planning to execution
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project approvals
  • Research and recommend equipment purchases to aid process improvements
  • Coordinate project activities to meet safety and budget goals
  • Oversee equipment start-ups and facility commissioning
  • Support project management and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Lead impactful projects across multiple facilities
  • Collaborate in a culture of innovation and operational excellence
  • Involve hands-on with equipment and process optimizations
  • Mentor engineering interns and develop best practices
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment that promotes growth
Full Job Description

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

  • Expected Pay Range:$90K-$120K, exempt
  • Benefits Available:

What You’ll Do

  • Manage capital projects from planning through execution, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, justification, and reporting.
  • Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Finance teams to develop project plans, ROI analyses, and project approvals.
  • Research, evaluate, and recommend equipment purchases while supporting facility modifications, equipment installations, and process improvements.
  • Coordinate contractors, internal resources, and project activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
  • Oversee equipment start-ups and facility commissioning activities in collaboration with Production leadership.
  • Support engineering standards, project management processes, continuous improvement initiatives, and the development of interns and team members.

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Two or more years of experience in a similar engineering role, with capital project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Food manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Strong technical writing, presentation, communication, project management, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, MS Project, and 2D/3D CAD software.
  • Strong analytical, decision-making, collaboration, mentoring, and change management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What You Can Look Forward To

  • An opportunity to lead impactful capital projects across multiple manufacturing facilities.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
  • Hands-on involvement in equipment selection, facility improvements, process optimization, and production start-ups.
  • Opportunities to mentor engineering interns and contribute to the development of engineering standards and best practices.
  • A dynamic environment that encourages curiosity, learning, leadership, and professional growth.
  • Physical requirements that include standing, sitting, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and the ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer

  • The statements provided are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position.
  • They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or skills required.
  • Responsibilities and job requirements may change based on business needs.
  • Employees may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities as required.

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