Large food company is looking for a Project Engineer to lead continuous improvement and capital projects.

• Evaluate existing processes, equipment and facility needs.
• Generate engineering plans, select and oversee contractors.
• Monitor project progress, costs and timelines and adherence to design criteria.
• Manage through installation and commissioning.
• Mentor and train engineers, operations and maintenance personnel on equipment/lines as needed.

This Project Engineer will be working in a modern plant with both manual and automated lines.

Low turnover, everyone gets along well.  Good work-life balance.

Commutable from Chicago, near the Illinois - Indiana border.

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Competencies for the Project Engineer include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar degree.
• Will consider equivalent level of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ideally 7+ years of experience relevant experience managing capital projects. Will consider at least 5 years.
• Proactive - Team player with excellent communication sklls
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD

Nice to have:

• Foods experience
• Knowledge of OSHA or FDA standards
• Knowledge of EPA, NEC, NFPA standards
• Ammonia refrigeration

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