Senior Project Engineer

3 months ago

Ennis, United States Freshpet Full time

Who We Are

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet.

We started off with a mission to change the way pet parents feed dogs and cats, but we also wanted to be a company that had a thoughtful approach to how we operate. We wanted to do things differently, make great products but be gentle to the planet, good to the people who touch our business, and leave a positive impact with everything we do. We work hard every day to ensure that the original vision is met, starting with making the highest quality foods in our kitchens to running our business with integrity, transparency, and social and environmental responsibility. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH


What You Will Do

This position will work as an integral part of the Freshpet Ennis Engineering team and a Design-Build contractor to design and implement multiple >$100M brown field and manufacturing expansion projects in Ennis Texas. This role is responsible for mechanical engineering design, construction administration and general project execution. The position is based in Ennis Texas and reports to the Director of Project Engineering.


How You Will Make An Impact

  • Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating the technical and engineering aspects of assigned projects including identifying/securing the resources and materials required for the engineering work
  • Ensures that projects are completed safely, timely, cost effectively, and are of desired quality. technical support, coordination of materials and resources required for the engineering work, ensuring engineering activities are compliant with applicable regulations, industry standards, and Company policies
  • Review project plans, drawings, and engineering specifications as well as other technical documents and provide guidance on the scope, feasibility, associated costs, timeline, milestones, etc
  • Analyze and troubleshoot equipment, programming, and design failures to determine the necessary corrective action; notify management of any unusual design or application conditions and production or service issues
  • Monitor project budget; track/report hours and perform an expense analysis as required
  • Serve as the liaison with engineering and multiple internal departments as well as external customers to ensure the correct interpretation of the project's requirements, design and application
  • Ensure engineering activities are compliant with all applicable regulations, standards, and Company policies
  • Implement engineering procedures that align with the project requirements and ensure the safe, practical application of learned theory in design interpretation and engineering concepts
  • Responsible for the prompt, accurate submittal of all required reports and data
  • Maintain all assigned equipment and facilities in a safe, neat, workable condition
  • Perform all duties in a safe, professional manner always


What You Will Bring

  • Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related discipline
  • 8+ years of project engineering related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience are required. (Mechanical, Chemical, or Food Engineering degree preferred)
  • Food manufacturing experience is highly preferred
  • Demonstrated skill at reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Proven ability to write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information and use clear fluent verbal and written language to convey information and ideas so others will understand
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate others to work together in the most efficient manner while ensuring that each team member is utilized to their full potential
  • Proven working knowledge of various project management methodologies
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
  • Proven working knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods


What We Offer

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more


Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

At Freshpet, we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, sex, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Freshpet aims to foster, cultivate and preserve a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our employees are our most valuable assets. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well. Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Disclaimers

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.

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