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Senior Project Engineer

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. Work collaboratively with fast-paced cross-functional teams to solve complex issues, set goals, track deliverables, and report out .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeAppleton • Wisconsin • United StatesSenior💰 $102,600 - $122,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large capital projects within the dairy and food industries, ensuring compliance with quality assurance and safety standards while optimizing processes and minimizing costs. Proficient in project scope development, cost estimation, and contractor/vendor management.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Large Capital Project EngineeringProject ManagementDairy Manufacturing ComplianceQuality Assurance ComplianceCost Estimation

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Hard Skills
Project Scope DevelopmentCost EstimatesProcess DesignsEquipment SpecificationsCapital Project ExecutionCorrective ActionsTroubleshooting Production ProblemsTechnical Specifications WritingBudget ManagementField Support
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationTraining FacilitationProblem SolvingCross-Functional Teamwork
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Industry Keywords
Food Safety RequirementsCompliance RequirementsSanitary ProcessesEnvironmental PermittingConstruction Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work collaboratively with fast-paced cross-functional teams to solve complex issues, set goals, track deliverables, and report out
  • Conduct engineering assessments, cost estimates, design requirements, and execution of capital projects
  • Develop project scope, process designs, capital and expense estimates, contractor/vendor selections, equipment specifications and purchases, implementation timelines, and execution plans
  • Review deliverables prepared by construction teams
  • Apply company methodologies and enforce project standards
  • Minimize project expenses and risks
  • Enforce safety standards and construction best practices
  • Track and report team hours and expenses
  • Prepare process designs, equipment specifications, and capital estimates for process upgrades, system modifications, and new asset installation/commissioning
  • Ensure capital projects comply with code and compliance requirements
  • Recommend methods and equipment and develop standard operating practices to optimize processes and meet product specifications
  • Facilitate training as necessary
  • Conduct plant assessments and execute corrective actions
  • Plan projects involving business growth/innovation, quality improvement, and safety with plant management and corporate functions
  • Maintain Quality Assurance compliance and report potential food safety issues
  • Coordinate implementation, write technical specifications, prepare plans and quotes, and allocate contracts
  • Communicate with on-site contractors to instruct, guide, and answer questions
  • Troubleshoot production problems and take corrective action or propose capital projects
  • Prepare and manage project budgets to complete projects on time and within budget
  • Perform cost/benefit analyses for design alternatives
  • Evaluate material and equipment selections with vendors
  • Support suppliers with field support for equipment and systems
  • Assist with plant start-up and commissioning
  • Support environmental permitting and dairy manufacturing compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5-10 years experience in large capital project engineering, project management
  • Experience in dairy, food, or sanitary processes strongly preferred
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar degree/experience required
  • Travel requirement: 25% - 50%
  • Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec
  • Ability to comply with Quality Assurance policies, food safety requirements, codes, and compliance requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) with 7% company contributions
  • 3 weeks Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on physical, financial, and emotional health