(6-825) Project Engineer Manager-Peru IN

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(6-825) Project Engineer Manager-Peru IN

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$ 120000 - $ 140000 / Year

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Peru, Indiana

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Project Engineering Manager

Manufacturing | On-site (Peru, IN)

Salary: $140,000 + Bonus Potential

Travel: Up to 50%

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Education Reimbursement

Position Summary

We are seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead capital projects and engineering initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role is responsible for managing projects from concept through installation while driving operational improvements, supporting production efficiency, and overseeing project budgets and timelines.

This position is based in Peru, IN and supports a bacon processing and packaging facility. Candidates must befortable working in and around processing, packaging, and harvest environments. The role requires regular plant floor presence as well as travel to other manufacturing locations.

Travel expectations typically include being away from home approximately two weeks per month or several days each week depending on project demands.

Key Responsibilities

Lead capital and engineering projects across multiple manufacturing facilities

Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, cost estimates, and justifications

Coordinate with plant leadership, vendors, contractors, and engineering teams

Support equipment installations, facility upgrades, and process improvements

Review engineering drawings, layouts, and technical documentation

Ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget

Manage contractor activities and support contract administration

Conduct feasibility studies and economic analyses for proposed projects

Provide project updates and status reporting to leadership

Support installation, startup, andmissioning activities

Lead and support engineering team development and collaboration

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience

5+ years of engineering/project management experience in manufacturing or industrial environments

2+ years of leadership or team management experience

Strong project management and contract administration experience

Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling

Ability to engineering principles to operational and design challenges

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

Strongmunication,anizational, and analytical skills

Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in food processing, packaging, or other regulated manufacturing environments

Experience managing large capital projects and budgets

Strong process improvement and continuous improvement background

Ability to work effectively in fast-paced manufacturing environments

Additional Details

Fully onsite role based in Peru, IN

Frequent travel required to support projects at multiple plant locations

Regular work both in office settings and on manufacturing floors

Candidates must befortable working in processing and production environments

If you meet the above qualifications and would like to for this position, please click NOW and upload your most current resume or email your resume to Heather Murphy at Heather.Murphyadeccona. Please include "Project Engineering Manager" in the subject line of any email and be sure to include your contact number.

Questions regarding this position can be addressed by email. Thank you in advance for ing; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Pay Details: $120,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year

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