Senior Project Engineer - Lithonia, GA

Location: Onsite in Lithonia, GA
COMP RANGE: $100,000 - $140,000 (US Currency)

Griffith Foods is hiring a Senior Project Engineer to plan, organize, and execute engineering projects from start to finish. Including developing project scope and schedules, performing engineering calculations, coordinating with contractors, managing budgets, documenting progress, and ensuring successful integration into plant operations. This position will also conduct training and ensure all assigned projects are completed accurately, on time, and within budget.

This is your opportunity to unleash your potential and make an impact by being a part of a team that drives excellence!

As a Senior Project Engineer your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage engineering projects from concept to completion including project scope and deliverables

• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets

• Track and control project spending and provide accurate forecasts

• Identify staffing needs and coordinate with department managers

• Oversee design, documentation, and bid package preparation

• Assign tasks to team members to oversee project personnel and manage technical work

• Review designs for compliance with standards and customer requirements

• Coordinate technical activities across departments to resolve engineering design and testing challenges

• Approve design changes and technical documentation

• Prepare and present project status and final reports

• Provide updates to project team, leadership, and stakeholders

The Senior Project Engineer position is well-suited for you if you:

• Have a proven track record of successfully managing complex capital projects in a manufacturing or food industry setting.

• Excel at problem-solving, decision-making, and balancing multiple priorities.

• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

• Bring innovative thinking to equipment, processes, and project execution.

Qualified candidates will have:

• 5-8 years of related experience, ideally in the food industry.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering.

• Willingness to work onsite in Lithonia, GA and travel up to 10% to other plants/vendor sites.

What will set you apart:

• Experience dealing with but not limited to: Air handling, dust control, raw material and final product handling, warehousing and storage racks, electrical power and controls, flooring, conveyors, fire protection, bar coding/labeling, utilities, packaging equipment, structural issues, lighting, HVAC, mixing equipment, metal detection, check weighing, plant renovations, etc.

• Experience managing projects ranging from $10,000 to $1 million in scope.

• Experience working with a plant budget for $40,000 to 1.8 million in scope.

• Strong background in contractor management and technical integration.

• Familiarity with PLC systems and automation in manufacturing environments.

capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities.

Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

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