Sr. Project Engineer

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

We are hiring a remote-based Sr. Project Engineer, ideally someone in the general Cleveland, OH area. The Sr. Project Engineer leverages prior experience on multiple large-scale initiatives to execute highly complex capital projects within a specific platform or any of our 12 Schwan's manufacturing sites that produce frozen pizza, desserts, and ethnic foods. These projects are specific to plant grounds, infrastructure, and building, including refrigeration units (with a specialty in ammonia), boilers, HVAC, compressors, and other related equipment. 

What You Will Do:

• Lead the development of fully executable projects, provides project management services and acts as technical resource from the conceptual phase though execution and commissioning.
• Align internal & external teams in supporting the Businesses annual capital plan(s).
• Provide project management services for assigned engineering projects.
• Develop overall project design including line specification project budgets, schedules and prepares project justification and develops capital requests including cash-flow forecasting.
• Coordinate external engineering services and partner with internal teams as needed for successful project completion.
• Provide specifications bid preparation and bid solicitation to secure best pricing.
• Identify and manage the capital and related expenses, optimum layout, equipment selection and timeline.
• Provide Global Supply Chain (GSC) feasibility perspectives for growth, productivity and infrastructure.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering (ABET accredited program preferred).
• 5+ years with successful project management leadership on multi-unit operation projects.
• Comfort with travel to different food plants as needed. (35-50% travel)
• Ability to build strong relationships across the company, with all levels.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards of design construction and installation.
• Advanced knowledge of processing packaging & facility systems along with working knowledge of food manufacturing engineering quality and research functions.
• Strong understanding of environmental human and food safety (EHS) systems.
• Working knowledge of USDA FDA OSHA EPA City and/or State agencies etc. for both manufacturing processes and building requirements.

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $93,000 - $154,000 annually with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance. The salary range represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.