Within our 300-person Allendale, Michigan manufacturing facility (20 minutes outside of Grand Rapids), Leprino Foods is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to propel our organization to new heights of operational excellence! We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", which is why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.
Lead and manage assigned projects by ensuring timely completion within budget and achieving forecasted outcomes.
Schedule project work, including design, equipment selection, construction, and installation, to minimize production impact and comply with regulatory specifications.
Obtain quotes, conduct cost analyses, develop budgets, and create project schedules.
Supervise contractors and coordinate with consulting services.
Identify, develop, and lead improvements to utility, process, or energy systems to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Oversee process and equipment modifications and upgrades to ensure production needs are met and design supports maintenance and repair.
Develop and deliver technical training programs for plant production teams.
Provide technical and engineering expertise to improve productivity and reduce costs.
Inspect and approve all work to ensure quality, efficiency, compliance, and contractor productivity.
You Have At Least (Required Qualifications) :
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in equipment reliability and / or plant maintenance.
We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications) :
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
1+ year of Dairy / Cheese manufacturing experience.
Leprino Foods celebrates and supports diversity. We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that uses the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each individual employee.
Offering You In Return :
A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world.
Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work.
Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical / dental / vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan.
Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.