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Attention project engineering leaders! Are you ready to take the helm and steer our team towards success? We're seeking a dynamic Project Engineering Manager to lead our diverse group of engineers in delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges.

As the driving force behind project execution, you'll oversee every aspect of engineering from conception to completion, ensuring deadlines are met, budgets are maintained, and quality standards are exceeded. If you're a seasoned leader with a passion for engineering excellence and a knack for strategic planning, we want you on our crew!

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. is recruiting for a Project Engineering Manager in Waverly, IA.

Pay: $72.32 per hour

Contract: 1-year contract with the potential for extension

Shift: Onsite in Waverly, IA. Monday - Friday day shift.

Travel: Must be available for occasional travel to other locations for factory acceptance testing (FAT) and/or equipment election (up to 5%).

Summary:

The Project Engineer Manager oversees the capital investments relating to the company’s fixed assets with a cross-functional team of salaried and hourly stakeholders. This could involve the relocation and optimizing of the existing fixed asset base and/or the purchase of new fixed assets. It may extend from the initial conceptual studies through to project closeout.

Functional Responsibilities :

· Ensure zero tolerance for unsafe situations in all activities and behavior throughout the project.

· Ensure ethical conduct on behalf of the community, consumer, company, and the engineering profession are adhered to and all dealings are handled in a fair and competitive manner.

· Support and encourage clear and open communication between the team members and related stakeholders.

· Encourage all team members to direct their efforts towards a "low cost, highly efficient" operation which meets the business needs. To take the lead in driving Good Hygienic Engineering (NGHE), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards.

· Ensure that the team is following the requirements of the Nestle Quality System (NQS) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), OSHA, and other guidelines.

· Encourage continuous improvement, networking and sharing information - a key pillar of the engineering culture.

Required Qualifications:

· Degree in Engineering Field (Mechanical/Process/Chemical/Electrical Engineering).

· Minimum of 1-3 years of significant experience and achievement in a technical field with a project engineering background.

· Project Management and Process Engineering experience withing the food & dairy, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or consumer products industry is a plus.

· Supervisory experience in managing internal and external project team members or equivalent.

· Strong experience in facilitating change in a manufacturing environment is critical.

· Experience with MS Office, MS Project, MS Excel, Basic AutoCad, Visio, Capital Investment Approval and Tracking (NIMT) tool is preferred.

· Knowledge of regulatory requirements for food safety and equipment is preferred.

· In-depth knowledge of dry powder processing and packaging plants and technologies or similar industries is preferred.

With growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, the next step in your career is just a click away!

If you are ready for the next step in your career, apply right away. This job won’t be available for long.

Pay Details: $72.32 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.