Manufacturing Project Engineer
- Loves Park, IL
- $80,000-115,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead capital projects: layouts, budgets, schedules, equipment/vendor selection, and implementation.
- Analyze operations to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
- Prepare technical documentation, training, and maintenance plans.
- Support safety and food safety improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including price negotiations and timelines.
- Develop and maintain equipment layouts and technical drawings (AutoCAD/3D).
- Evaluate new equipment and technology for quality, efficiency, and scalability.
- Apply lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, SMED, and other CI methodologies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (MBA preferred).
- 4–6 years of experience in manufacturing and 3–5 years in engineering project management.
- Strong knowledge of process and packaging equipment, plant systems (HVAC, steam, wastewater), and automation.
- Familiar with OSHA, FDA, and permitting standards.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD/3D software, and MS Project.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- PTO (vacation, sick, personal, volunteer)
- 13 paid holidays
- 401(k) with up to 8% company match
- Bonus potential and merit increases
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Paid parental leave (20 weeks maternity / 12 weeks paternity)
- Free college degree programs
- Monthly candy allowance
- Other perks: wellness subsidy, Costco/Sam’s Club membership