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Project Engineer

The J. M. Smucker Company
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Your Opportunity as the Project Engineer

internally this role will be title Senior Engineer, Projects

The Project Engineer will lead the execution of capital projects. In addition, primary responsibilities include developing scopes of work, user requirements, project plans, budgets, and cost controls.

Location : Topeka, KS manufacturing plant

Work Arrangements : 100% on-site

  • Willingness to work off shift (including evenings, weekends, and / or holidays) and flow to the work as needed

Reports to : Plant Engineer

In this role you will :

  • Write project charters and funding requests
  • Ensure that all phases of the Capital Project Delivery process such as Front-End Engineering and Start-Up Management are followed
  • Lead the development of project cost estimates and manage projects to meet the budget estimates 80% of the time
  • Develop and manage project schedules to meet project objectives 95% of the time; this includes coordinating and monitoring schedule updates in conjunction with engineering and construction resources
  • Establish project practices and procedures including ones related to safety, quality, cost, and schedule
  • Manage project changes and the decision-making process
  • Drive resolution of key technical issues while ensuring all Smucker engineering and code requirements are met
  • Clearly communicate project status, outages, and watch-outs as the primary link between the project team and upper management
  • Understand key roles of Smucker employees and contractors, and mesh the two for a seamless project execution
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team to successfully execute projects
  • Work with operations and product development to determine internal customer needs
  • Provide support in the areas of project budget, purchasing, and fixed asset systems
  • Ensure that projects are documented in accordance with good engineering practices and provide technology transfer to the operations team
  • Support development of Engineering Instruction (EI) packages for construction; review EIs for completeness and correctness
  • Monitor project installations to ensure correctness and compliance with JMS standards and policies
  • Provide direct feedback to engineering resources, contractors, and suppliers to resolve issues promptly to minimize impacts to product quality and / or ongoing operations
  • Support the development and execution of Commissioning, Qualification & Verification (CQV) plans for relevant projects
  • Support startup efforts for relevant projects by aiding the operations team to identify recommended spare parts, develop operating procedures and training materials, and complete operator / maintenance qualifications
  • The Right Place for You

    We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

    What we are looking for :

    Minimum Requirements :

  • Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering
  • A Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management / construction management
  • Strong documentation skills - ability to interpret vendor supplied documentation and create new documents as needed
  • Ability to multi-task and effectively manage multiple projects at one time
  • Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role :

  • An understanding of the Capital Delivery Process
  • Proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks or other 3D CAD software
  • Previous experience in a food (human and / or pet) or beverage manufacturing environment
  • Are a certified Project Management Professional or registered Professional Engineer
  • Prior contractor management experience
  • Learn more about working at Smucker :

  • Our Total Rewards Benefits Program
  • Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
  • Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
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