Job Title: Project Engineer – Mechanical
Location: Memphis TN 38127
Duration: Permanent
Job Summary: The Project Engineer will oversee and support key projects from initiation to completion - including equipment design, piping systems design, plant remodels, new plant/warehouse construction, redesign of existing manufacturing lines, installation of new lines, focused improvement (FI) initiatives, and detailed cost-saving projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in designing and laying out manufacturing plants and production lines and assess new or modified equipment.
- 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.
- 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 capital improvement project management experience.
- Extensive experience with Solidworks or similar mechanical/electrical drafting software (AutoCAD, etc)
- 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.
