Job Description

Our client is a leader in the food production industry, dedicated to innovation, sustainable practices and strategic growth.

They seek a Principal Engineer to manage multi-site design, engineering, and construction initiatives. You’ll be leveraging your expertise to enhance efficiency and foster innovation, while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure operational alignment with distribution objectives. This role is onsite with project-based travel up to 50%.

The enterprise has a mix of established and aging equipment, providing an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise and creativity to optimize and implement processes, improve efficiency, drive innovation and identify opportunities.

• Drive efficiency in supply chain, distribution, and food-safe environment
• Lead design, engineering, and feasibility studies for new projects
• Manage onsite construction activities, including scheduling, budgeting, permitting, and vendor coordination
• Research and implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and safety
• Embody a coach/player mentality, being both hands-on and coaching teams to achieve operational excellence, while creating training materials and SOPs for plant personnel

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Supply Chain, Automation/Robotics
• 5+ years of professional experience
• Proven success in development and project management with construction, infrastructure, manufacturing facilities
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards in food manufacturing
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality
• Extensive experience with safety programs and protocols
• Experience with industrial design, build, and large-scale remodel/retrofit projects
• Advanced Excel experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize tasks