Michael Foods, Inc.

Sr. Project Engineer

Michael Foods, Inc.$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)
  • 3-5 years of project or construction management experience in manufacturing
  • Strong electrical and controls background with PLC project experience
  • Experience managing cross-functional engineering teams and contractors
  • Ability to navigate change and influence stakeholders
  • Interest in future technical and leadership roles

Responsibilities

  • Lead capital projects from conception to commissioning, managing scope, budgets, and schedules
  • Ensure compliance with the Capital Project Delivery process, including engineering and startup phases
  • Manage electrical-focused projects involving PLC upgrades and modernization
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors for project success
  • Resolve technical challenges while ensuring engineering standards are met
  • Communicate effectively with project teams and plant leadership, sharing updates and risks
  • Support site reliability through infrastructure and controls upgrades

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available
  • Flexible work culture
  • Opportunities for growth in technical and leadership roles
  • Collaborative environment with a respected controls team
  • Involvement in impactful projects that drive change
Full Job Description
Location Description

The Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania facility proudly produces iconic pet food brands like 9Lives®, Gravy Train®, and Kibbles 'n Bits®. This location also features an on-site Distribution Center, ensuring efficient delivery of products to customers.

Bloomsburg is home to Bloomsburg University, a municipal airport, and a landmark Town Park offering acres of recreational activities. The town also hosts one of the largest and longest-running fairs in the country. With so much to do and see, Bloomsburg is a great place to live, work, and play!

Responsibilities

As a Sr. Project Engineer, you'll play a critical role in driving capital projects that modernize and strengthen manufacturing operations at Post Consumer Brands. This role leads the execution of complex, electrical-focused capital projects-from front-end engineering through startup-while partnering closely with operations, engineering, controls, and external vendors. You'll have meaningful ownership, real visibility, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact at the site and across the network.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning, including scope development, charters, budgets, schedules, and cost controls
  • Ensure adherence to the Capital Project Delivery process, including front-end engineering and startup management
  • Manage electrical and controls-heavy projects, including PLC upgrades, infrastructure modernization, and equipment installations
  • Partner with internal teams and external contractors to execute projects safely, on time, and on budget
  • Drive resolution of technical challenges while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and applicable codes
  • Serve as the primary point of communication between project teams and plant leadership, clearly sharing status, risks, and milestones
  • Support long-term site reliability through infrastructure upgrades and controls standardization


Work Location

This role will be based out of the Bloomsburg, PA facility.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred; Mechanical, Chemical, or related disciplines considered)
  • 3-5 years of experience in project or construction management, ideally in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong electrical and controls background, including PLC-driven capital projects
  • Experience managing contractors and cross-functional engineering teams
  • Comfort navigating change, influencing without authority, and leading through ambiguity
  • A desire to grow into future technical and people leadership roles onsite

Why You'll Love This Role

At Post Consumer Brands, you get the best of both worlds-big company opportunity with a small company attitude. You'll work on high-impact projects that matter, collaborate with an experienced and respected controls team, and see your ideas turn into real-world results. You'll have room to grow, lead, and leave your handprint on the work-while being supported by a culture that values flexibility, inclusion, and purpose.

Location & Travel
  • Location: Bloomsburg, PA manufacturing facility (onsite)
  • Relocation assistance: Available
  • Travel: Minimal; primarily site-based with occasional project-related travel


If you're energized by solving complex problems, modernizing manufacturing systems, and leading work that truly matters, this is your opportunity. Bring your expertise, curiosity, and ambition-and help shape the future of manufacturing at Post Consumer Brands. Apply today and discover what's just right for you.

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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