Project Engineer

Job description

Responsibilities:

Develop project charters outlining scope, resources, tasks, and timelines.

• Ensure project completion in line with agreed-upon objectives, including preferred solution justification and selection.
• Manage project implementation, follow-up, documentation, and training.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership to ensure successful project completion.
• Lead projects when assigned, overseeing team members and providing regular stakeholder updates.
• Exercise delegated authority over technical aspects, including budgets and timelines.
• Share expertise and propose technical improvements supporting continuous improvement goals.
• Utilize provided resources, including software tools (MS Office, project management software, CAD) and technical support from both U.S. and Belgium teams.

Profile

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of electricity, wiring, packaging, mechanics, pneumatics, and manufacturing equipment.
• Deep expertise in specific technologies, with a preference for electrical and electronic systems.
• Understanding of food processing industry technologies and production processes.
• Experience with structured project follow-up methodologies and root cause analysis tools (e.g., SORA, Pareto, Fishbone).
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis using structured methods.

Experience:

• Preferably 2 to 3 years of experience as a Project Engineer
• Experience in food industry strongly preferred; experience in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) or consumer packaged goods (CPG) is desireable.
• Hands-on expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical assembly lines, pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity, and electronics.
• Demonstrated leadership in project team management.
• Proficiency in CAD software, MS Project, and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field (electrical, electro-mechanical, mechatronics)
• PMP certification preferred; Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) is a plus