Senior Project Engineer (Alsip, IL)

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

TITLE : Senior Project Engineer

LOCATION : ONSITE in Alsip, IL

COMP RANGE : $100,000-140,000 / year

Griffith Foods is hiring a Senior Project Engineer to plan, organize, and execute engineering projects from start to finish. Including developing project scope and schedules, performing engineering calculations, coordinating with contractors, managing budgets, documenting progress, and ensuring successful integration into plant operations. This position will also conduct training and ensure all assigned projects are completed accurately, on time, and within budget.

This is your opportunity to unleash your potential and make an impact by being a part of a team that drives excellence!

As a Senior Project Engineer your responsibilities will include :

Lead and manage engineering projects from concept to completion including project scope and deliverables

Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets

Track and control project spending and provide accurate forecasts

Identify staffing needs and coordinate with department managers

Oversee design, documentation, and bid package preparation

Assign tasks to team members to oversee project personnel and manage technical work

Review designs for compliance with standards and customer requirements

Coordinate technical activities across departments to resolve engineering design and testing challenges

Approve design changes and technical documentation

Prepare and present project status and final reports

Provide updates to project team, leadership, and stakeholders

The Senior Project Engineer position is well-suited for you if you :

Have a proven track record of successfully managing complex capital projects in a manufacturing or food industry setting.

Excel at problem-solving, decision-making, and balancing multiple priorities.

Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

Bring innovative thinking to equipment, processes, and project execution.

Qualified candidates will have :

5-8 years of related experience, ideally in the food industry.

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering.

Willingness to work onsite in Alsip, IL and travel up to 10% to other plants / vendor sites.

What will set you apart :

Experience dealing with but not limited to : Air handling, dust control, raw material and final product handling, warehousing and storage racks, electrical power and controls, flooring, conveyors, fire protection, bar coding / labeling, utilities, packaging equipment, structural issues, lighting, HVAC, mixing equipment, metal detection, check weighing, plant renovations, etc.

Experience managing projects ranging from $10,000 to $1 million in scope.

Experience working with a plant budget for $40,000 to 1.8 million in scope.

Strong background in contractor management and technical integration.

Familiarity with PLC systems and automation in manufacturing environments.

This role is affiliated to the Alsip, IL location, and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance of that location and will be required to come into that location. You may be asked to travel to other locations periodically for meetings.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

There is also potential for a discretionary bonus. This bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

Griffith information

At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World . We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics : race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Benefits :

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.