Project Engineer chez Alpha Baking Company, Inc.

 Alpha Baking Company, Inc.

Position Title: Project Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL. Requires 50% travel to plants in Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

Salary: $104,874

I. Job Duties:

- Independently troubleshoot extensive equipment electrical and mechanical problems

- Independently execute projects based on electrical/mechanical drawings.

- Construct Project BOM (Bill of Materials) needed for the project.

- Coordinate outside vendors to ensure the project work stays within the project guidelines.

- Perform and/or oversee electrical and mechanical updates/upgrades of existing equipment and the company infrastructure.

- Propose and prepper electrical/mechanical updates/upgrades to existing equipment and infrastructure.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.

- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful project

Execution.

- Coordinate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to support project activities.

- Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential obstacles and develop mitigation strategies.

- Manage project timelines and milestones, tracking progress and addressing any deviations from the plan.

- Monitor project expenses and expenditures, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints.

- Communicate regularly with project team members and stakeholders to provide updates on project status, issues, and resolutions.

- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, building codes, and industry standards throughout the project lifecycle.

- Lead or participate in project meetings, including kick-off meetings, progress reviews, and mpost-project evaluations.

- Oversee the commissioning and testing of new equipment and systems, coordinating with vendors and contractors as needed.

- Provide technical guidance and support to project team members, helping to overcome technical challenges and ensure successful project outcomes.

- Document project activities, outcomes, and lessons learned for future reference and continuous improvement.

II. Education Required:

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, or industrial engineering.

III. Experience Required:

- 3 years of experience in project management and engineering roles working with production manufacturing and machinery.

IV. Special Skills Required:

- Experience with electrical and pneumatic power and controls, control logic, relays, solenoids, sensors, limit switches, transducers and any other control devices, and circuits between 480vac, 220vac, 110vac, and 24vdc.

- Experience initiating and managing Mechanical Engineering projects, including collaborating with other Project Managers for proper allocation and tracking of resources.

- Experience with the following Machinery, Tools, and Equipment:

o Mixers, blenders.

o Extruders machine.

o Packing machine.

o Belt and roller conveyors.

o Loading and unloading product machine.

To apply for this position, please send resume to [email protected] with the subject line “Project Engineer (IL - 4741).”

Alpha Baking Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.