Projects Engineer
Voyage Foods
- Oakland, CA
- $88,825-120,175 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Initiate and drive individual capital projects from concept development through execution and hand over to Operations.
- Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.
- Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
- Controls project plans by reviewing design, specifications, scheduling changes, and recommending actions.
- Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
- Completes technical studies and prepares cost estimates.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, contracts and procedures including safety programs.
- Assist in commissioning equipment and manufacturing lines
- 4+ years engineering and PM experience in the food or beverage industry
- 2+ years of project management experience
- Bachelor’s of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, other related discipline or equivalent experience.
- Solid working knowledge of the following from an engineering perspective: processing/packaging/warehouse operations, maintenance and engineering production planning & deployment, as well as research and development.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors and customers
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience with medium to large manufacturing facilities construction sites preferred
- Proficient with Google Suite and Office Suite of tools, exposure to schedule software.
- Experience working in a high-growth/startup environment preferred
- Automation and controls design experience preferred
- Frequent periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions entailing frequent bending and stooping
- The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
- STD/LTD, Life and AD&D policies
- FSA, HRA, and Mental Health Program Benefits
- Commuter Benefits
- 401K Program
- Unlimited Vacation
- Paid Family Leave Program
- Ongoing Team Events, including Weekly Friday Lunches