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Associate Project Engineer

Location

Atlanta, GA

Type

Direct Hire

Salary

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 yr

 
Immediate need for a remote Associate Project Engineer in a manufacturing/production setting.  This position is for a poultry processor.  This role is responsible for creating technical drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) and support the development and execution of capital projects.  This is a local remote position.  Preferred locations are GA, SC, NC, VA, MD, DE.  Other locations in the Eastern Time Zone will be considered    Travel:  Up to 80% domestic travel required.  Specific responsibilities include:

• CAD Support:  Support Engineering Team and Plant Operations by providing computer aided designs and drawings for equipment/material/workflow/processes for all harvest and prepared foods plants.

• Analyze schematics/blueprints and compare the specifications to the draft, to ensure accuracy and compliance with company regulations and quality standards.

• Attend project meetings and review projects and drawings as needed. Assist in the selection of engineering materials and equipment.

• Develop and Maintain Technical Documentation system

• Technical Engineering: Working with Project Manager/Sr. Plant Engineer, provide technical leadership and support to develop and execute capital projects.  

• Responsibility includes, however not limited to, facility / equipment / production systems maintenance, environmental, plant energy utilization, Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), local capital planning and deployment, and management of capital projects.
Requirements:  BS degree in Engineering or Architecture plus a minimum of 3 years of experience.  Additional experience in food manufacturing will be considered in lieu of the degree.  Additionally:

• Experience in manufacturing is required.

• Experience in food manufacturing is preferred.

• Knowledge of engineering design principals. 

• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and the ability to conceptualize design with meticulous attention to detail.

• Must be able to travel extensively.

• Learning agility and flexibility.