Project Engineer
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Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a Project Engineer for our client in the Food Ingredients Manufacturer domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Permanent position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.
Duration: Full-time
Location: Memphis, TN
Salary: Depends on Experience
Role: Project Engineer
Primary Skills: Engineering
Role Description: As the Project Engineer, you will oversee and support key projects from initiation to completion, including plant remodels, new plant/warehouse construction, redesign of existing manufacturing lines, installation of new lines, focused improvement (FI) initiatives, and detailed cost-saving projects.
This role applies process engineering principles to enhance efficiency, optimize resources, and drive process improvements across methods, manpower, machinery, and materials.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of assigned projects, including project resources, budgets, forecasting, scheduling, engineering, integration, installation, start-up, and project closure.
- Facilitate project management processes to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
- Plan, schedule, and track project timelines and milestones.
- Present reports on project progress, challenges, and solutions.
- Ensure that equipment, materials, and project outcomes meet quality standards, including sanitary design.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement real-time solutions.
- Participate in budget management, including development and forecasting.
- Assist in designing and laying out manufacturing plants and production lines and assessing new or modified equipment.
- Review processes to identify and implement improvements that reduce labor costs, enhance productivity, and improve operational efficiency.
- Recommend methods to improve worker efficiency and reduce material and utility waste, such as reorganizing workflows, relocating workstations, and upgrading equipment.
- Lead projects focused on cost reduction, material flow optimization, and process improvements, ensuring successful completion and evaluation of results.
- Analyze workforce utilization, facility layout, and operational data (e.g., production costs, process flows, and schedules) to optimize worker and equipment efficiency.
- Develop management systems for cost analysis, financial planning, wage evaluations, and job assessments.
Technical Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical field.
- Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
- Experience in the food, beverage, dairy, or brewery industries is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively within a project team (core and extended teams).
- Ability to work in extreme heat or cold environments for extended periods.
- Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, with hands-on experience working with equipment.
- Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred; PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.
- Ability to work in varying temperature environments, including extreme heat or cold.
Certifications (Preferred):
- Lean or Six Sigma Certification.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical field.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience
Relocation: This position will not cover relocation expenses
Travel: About 25% travel
Local Preferred: Yes
Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)
Recruiter Name: Srinivas Rao
Recruiter Phone: (Ext: 3925)
Mastech Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Minimum Education Required: Bachelor
Years of Experience Required: More than 5 years
Expected Travel Time: About 25%
