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Newly Weds Foods · 2 days ago

Capital Project Engineer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

Newly Weds Foods is a company that specializes in food manufacturing, and they are seeking a Capital Project Engineer to manage Corporate Engineering Department Capital Projects from concept to completion. The role involves overseeing project design, budget management, and compliance with safety standards while collaborating with various departments and vendors.

Food and BeverageManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for the capital budget by collaborating and developing capital appropriation requests with facility staff for submission to NWF management for approval

Manages capital projects of different scale by leading cross-functional teams with internal and external resources. Develops scope of work, preliminary budgets, detailed cost estimates, equipment specifications, drawings, bid documents, bid tabulations from vendor proposals and schedules for NWF management approval

Oversees the project design and development to ensure that the project delivers all project objectives on time, and within the approved capital budget as effectively and efficiently as possible

Works with equipment vendors to obtain and evaluate competitive proposals for equipment required on projects. Prepares purchase requisitions and approves project-related invoices for payment. Schedules equipment deliveries, services, or trades

Ensures compliance of equipment, construction, and safety standards with governing agencies such as FDA, , BRC, OSHA, EPA, etc

Works cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, R&D, IT, Quality, Sanitation, Health & Safety, Legal, and other departments as required

Oversees contractors, building construction, and field installation of processing systems - including ensuring equipment and workmanship meet or exceed project requirements, preparing reports on fieldwork, initiating any required change orders, through to start-up, and commissioning

Complete Factory Acceptance Tests or Pre-Delivery Inspections at supplier’s site as required. Oversee and coordinate equipment start-up, commissioning, and training

Oversee development of supporting set-up, run, and change-over documentation for equipment, including Process Specifications, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions. May use appropriate input from the machine operators, supervisors, and other technical personnel

Protects company assets, confidential information, and intellectual property

Performs other duties or special projects as needed