Corporate Project Engineer

Job Description

Responsible for managing engineering projects from concept through scope definition, design, costing, planning, installation, start-up and follow up assessment. Works with plant management, corporate resources, and third party vendors and contractors to deliver cost effective solutions that work.

• Lead and manage assigned engineering projects to meet timelines, budget, and quality requirements:
• Define scope, roles and responsibilities
• Facilitate the development of “the solution”
• Generate preliminary cost estimates
• Develop project CRF (Capital Request for Funding) and manage ongoing costs
• Solicit, review, recommend, and obtain approval on bids for work and equipment required
• Oversee contractors and employees assigned to the project,
• Supervise construction, purchase and installation of equipment, and initial start-up,
• Establish supporting infrastructure to ensure continued success of the venture once transitioned to the plant team
• Provide support for Capital Requests for Funding (CRFs); conduct project cost analysis, prepare cost estimates, provide alternatives, etc.
• Maintain detailed records for each project such as action plans, timelines, roles and responsibilities, cost tracking, and status against plan.
• Review project records periodically to assess problems encountered, progress made, solutions identified, and opportunities to share learning and expertise among operations throughout the organization.
• Actively and continuously work with corporate and plant management to identify, evaluate, and assess opportunities for improving production efficiency and quality from an engineering perspective
• Provide technical engineering and project management support to other divisions of the company as requested
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Required Skills:

• BS in Engineering required
• 10 to 15 years of experience with 5+ years of experience leading projects and/or teams within the food and beverage industry including some corporate exposure or tenure
• Protein experience preferred
• Experience working in a plant environment is helpful
• Working knowledge of, and hands-on experience within various engineering disciplines
• Accepting of out-of-town, overnight travel (may be sustained depending upon the project and geographic location)

OSI believes all persons have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. It is the policy of OSI to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.

Job Location

1225 Corporate Boulevard, Aurora, Illinois

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Position Shift

First