Job Description: Project Engineer
Position Overview: Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, the Project Engineer is a “hands on" role that provides leadership & supervision in support of a food manufacturing operation. This position serves as the key technical resource for the manufacturing operation, focusing on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and problem resolution for electronic/mechanical equipment issues.
Core Deliverables:
- Ensure safe, efficient, reliable maintenance and operation of equipment to ensure the production of quality products to maintain a continuous 24/7 plant manufacturing operation
- Planning and execution of the preventative maintenance programs.
- Improve the reliability of the equipment.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts using lean manufacturing principles.
- Work with vendors to source parts and to substitute parts as required to improve efficiency, update older equipment no longer supported by manufacturers and improve equipment functionality.
- Provide leadership, coaching and direction to shift mechanics in all aspects of their work.
- Serves as a key resource for safety related issues with the goal of meeting/exceeding OSHA requirements for a safe workplace.
- Manage capital projects including identifying scope, cost, milestones, etc.
- Coordinates a comprehensive and responsive maintenance and breakdown recovery service across the range of production plant and equipment on the manufacturing site including:
- Driers, Chillers and Conveyors.
- Mixers
- Coding and Labelling systems.
- Case erector and sealing machines.
- Silo system.
- Boilers and steam service equipment.
- Water and Air services.
- Ventilation.
Key Deliverables and Responsibilities:
- Implements upgrades to current maintenance program including transition to new ERP system
- Manages requirements for early starts, late finishes and weekend work to gain access to equipment
- Suggests and carries out improvements to plant and machinery, as directed, to improve efficiency, minimize down-time, and make machines safer and/or easier to operate.
- Provides of engineering expertise and knowledge when required by operators, Team Leader, Supervisors and Managers.
- Ensures all planned maintenance is carried out.
- Learns to operate and run all machinery & resolve long term machine problems.
- Coordinates with maintenance team and machine suppliers to resolve breakdown issues.
- Self-motivated and continuously monitor plant, equipment and products.
To liaise with other members of the production and engineering team to reduce cost, breakdowns and wastage.
- Assists in commissioning and set up of new machinery.
- Oversees maintenance staff and suppliers of services and equipment to achieve a measurable contribution in reduction of breakdown times and increase efficiency through quick and timely response to call out.
Qualifications/Experience:
- A minimum of 2-4 years maintenance experience
- Previous experience in a similar industry or organization is essential
- High energy, hands-on,
- Proven record of successfully managing & executing multiple projects while meeting quality, timeline, & budgetary objectives.
- Able to take the initiative to make recommendations & produce results.
- Experience in packing and manufacturing machinery and methods.
- Good communication skills.
