Project Engineer The Project Engineer is responsible for management of capital projects and providing Engineering and equipment support to the manufacturing, packaging and gummy processes. This position reports directly to the Sr. Manager, Plant Engineering.
Responsibilities:
Develop and manage capital projects from initial conception through closure, including project initiation, defining project goals and scope, planning of project workflow, finalizing deliverables, and monitoring of project outcomes after project completion.
Review Project plans to ensure timelines are met and drawings are accurate and ensure cost estimates are within budget.
Interpret developments with the project plan by providing guidance for necessary changes.
Develop Operational plans for Projects, such as Renovation, Construction, Maintenance or Machine installation.
Create CAD drawings for project, maintenance, and general facility use.
Assist with maintenance and monitoring of Plant equipment to ensure it is running properly and efficiently (HVAC Systems, boilers, air compressors, etc.).Work directly with site leadership and department supervisors to ensure facility is running efficiently.
Identify and recommend processes that can improve current plant processes.
Train and assist plant personnel in carrying out safety and QC Procedures and compliance.
Ensure facility is compliant with all relevant FDA, GMP and SOP regulations.
Make sure Facility meets all EHS requirements.
Continuous improvement work to minimize machine down time and contributing to ideas to improve uptime.
Additional duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years related experience.
Experience with full life cycle management of capital projects covering manufacturing facility building and equipment.
Knowledge and experience with industrial HVAC, boilers, compressors, and chillers.
Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of Maintenance Software (Mapcon a plus), and AutoCAD.Ability to problem-solve and multi-task.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written English communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Bilingual a plus.
Ability to work autonomously.
Additional duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Work environment may be exposed to powders, chemicals, and allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish, and shellfish).Ability to work in a physically challenging environment, including bending, twisting, and standing for long periods of time
- We proudly offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance and more!
- We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Summer Picnic, Festive Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses!
Founded in 2011, Piping Rock Health Products has gone on to win Long Island's Top Workplaces Award 6 years in a row & securing the spot as Top Supplement Manufacturing Company 2024 by Food Business Review! Supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates. Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.
We are drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.
Piping Rock Health Products, INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
