Project Engineer

Lotus Bakeries NV

mebane, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Assembly Line, Budgeting, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Consumer Packaged Goods, Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Electromechanics, Electronics, Food and Beverage Industry, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing Equipment, Mechanical Assembly, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, OSHA, Problem Solving Skills, Project Engineering, Project Estimates, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project/Program Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Training, Six Sigma Green Belt, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Support
LOCATION
mebane, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job description

  • Develop project charters outlining scope, resources, tasks, and timelines.
  • Ensure project completion in line with agreed-upon objectives, including preferred solution justification and selection.
  • Manage project implementation, follow-up, documentation, and training.
  • Collaborate with Operations leadership to ensure successful project completion.
  • Lead projects when assigned, overseeing team members and providing regular stakeholder updates.
  • Exercise delegated authority over technical aspects, including budgets and timelines.
  • Share expertise and propose technical improvements supporting continuous improvement goals.
  • Utilize provided resources, including software tools (MS Office, project management software, CAD) and technical support from both U.S. and Belgium teams.

Profile

Knowledge:

  • Strong knowledge of electricity, wiring, packaging, mechanics, pneumatics, and manufacturing equipment.
  • Deep expertise in specific technologies, with a preference for electrical and electronic systems.
  • Understanding of food processing industry technologies and production processes.
  • Experience with structured project follow-up methodologies and root cause analysis tools (e.g., SORA, Pareto, Fishbone).
  • Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to conduct root cause analysis using structured methods.

Experience:

  • Preferably 2 to 3 years of experience as a Project Engineer
  • Experience in food industry strongly preferred; experience in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) or consumer packaged goods (CPG) is desirable.
  • Hands-on expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical assembly lines, pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity, and electronics.
  • Demonstrated leadership in project team management.
  • Proficiency in CAD software, MS Project, and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

Education:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field (electrical, electro-mechanical, mechatronics)
  • PMP certification preferred; Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) is a plus

About the Company

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Lotus Bakeries NV