Sr. Project Engineer
Summary
| Title: | Sr. Project Engineer |
|---|---|
| ID: | 201032 |
| Department: | Engineering |
| Location: | Kansas City, MO (RSC Corporate Headquarters) |
| Classification: | Regular |
| Status: | Full-Time |
About Us
At Russell Stover , we are passionate about chocolate and our work! We embody values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Join us as part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates.
A Day in the Life...
As the Senior Project Engineer , you will manage complex capital projects involving chocolate manufacturing processing and packaging systems. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining project scope, budget, timeline, and success criteria to meet given objectives. This position may require 50% travel during certain times of the year.
What You Will Be Doing...
- Manage complex capital installation work ensuring projects are in scope, on time, and on budget.
- Conduct feasibility analysis for proposed solutions to accommodate production, QA, and management requirements.
- Develop capital investment requests with justification for new projects.
- Communicate with key stakeholders throughout project development and execution.
- Work with vendors to order, specify, test, and approve new equipment.
- Coordinate mechanical and electrical installation requirements with contractors and internal resources.
- Guide engineering work by contractors and vendors ensuring commissioned performance of installations.
- Ensure efficient handover of new installations to the Plant Operations team.
- Develop procedures for new equipment with the training department.
- Support production and maintenance departments when complicated issues arise.
- Manage performance and development of project engineers at each plant.
- Support the development of the 5-year Capital Plan.
- Provide timely support to meet Innovation, Marketing, R&D, and Purchasing requirements.
Do You Have What It Takes? (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in engineering.
- 10+ years of experience in project/process engineering and project management.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles and industry standards.
Do You Stand Above the Rest? (Preferred Qualifications)
- Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PE) are preferred.
- Experience in the chocolate manufacturing industry.
- Proficiency in PLC language (Allen Bradley and Siemens).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent electrical and mechanical hands-on skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Effective communication at all levels of the organization.
What It's Like at the Russell Stover Plants
- Safety: Your safety is important to us; we provide protective gear and conduct in-depth Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training.
- Surroundings: You will work around various machines including forklifts and chocolate processing equipment.
- Activity: Some activities may require standing for extended periods, walking, or climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Temperature: You will work in a climate-controlled environment with temperatures around 63F.
- Smell: You may end your day smelling like chocolate!
- Dress Code: Relaxed with rules for food safety and GMP compliance; comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required.
At Russell Stover Chocolates , we celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. Employment is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing a drug screen, and satisfactory reference and background checks.
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