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 Project Engineer to work in our Asian plant in Pasadena, TX. This role leverages prior experience to support multiple, large-scale initiatives to execute complex capital projects within a specific platform or manufacturing site. You would lead the development of fully executable projects and act as a resource from the conceptual phase though execution and commissioning. You will also align internal & external teams in supporting the annual capital plan(s) of our businesses. 

• Provide project management services for assigned engineering projects typically related to infrastructure, utilities, grounds, and building (not generally related to production equipment itself).
• Develop overall project design including line specification, project budgets, schedules, project justification and manage capital requests, including cash-flow forecasts.
• Coordinate external engineering services and partners with internal teams as needed for successful project completion.
• Provide specifications, bid preparation, and bid solicitation to secure best pricing.
• Identify and manage capital and related expenses, optimum layout, equipment selection and timeline.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (ABET accredited program preferred).
• 2+ years of demonstrated successful project management support on multi-unit operation projects ranging up to $1M of capital spend.
• Demonstration of project management leadership, problem-solving, decision making, trouble-shooting, communications, and interpersonal skills. Showing desire to involve operators and mechanics in the project process.
• Ability to train maintenance and production personnel as well as plan and execute work with maintenance and vendors.
• Ability to effectively use a CAD System as well as full understanding of drawing/drifting practices, utilize engineering standards of design, construction and installation.
• Must have basic knowledge of processing, packaging & facility systems along with working knowledge of food manufacturing, engineering, quality, and research functions.