OSI Industries

As Project Engineer you will be responsible for managing engineering projects in food manufacturing facilities from concept through design, planning, installation, start-up and follow up assessment.  You will work with plant management, corporate resources, and third party vendors to develop and implement cost effective solutions that work. Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage assigned engineering projects to meet cost, time, and quality requirements:
  • develop project budget and manage ongoing costs
  • define scope, roles and responsibilities,
  • solicit, review, recommend, and obtain approval on bids for work and equipment required
  • oversee contractors and employees assigned to the project
  • supervise construction, purchase and installation of equipment, and initial start-up
  • establish preventative maintenance and spare parts programs for each project
• Provide support for Capital Requests for Funding (CRFs); conduct project cost analysis, prepare cost estimates, provide alternatives, etc. 
• Maintain detailed records for each project such as action plans, timelines, roles and responsibilities, cost tracking, and status against plan. 
• Review project records periodically to assess problems encountered, progress made, solutions identified, and opportunities to share learning and expertise among operations throughout the organization. 
• Actively and continuously work with plant management to evaluate and assess plant operations to identify opportunities for improving production efficiency and quality from an engineering perspective.
• Provide technical engineering and project management support to departmental peers, plant management, sales staff, and others as needed.

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• BS in Engineering required
• Five or more years project engineering experience in the food industry including both manufacturing and corporate capital projects.
• Working knowledge of, and hands-on experience with, thermo heat transfer principles and applications including ammonia refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred
• Frequent out-of-town overnight travel (30-40%)

The OSI Group is a premier food processing partner to leading brands across the globe with over 40 operations in 17 countries. Our worldwide operations create and manufacture custom beef, pork poultry, pizza, baked goods, seafood, produce and other products for our customers. At OSI you can expect a challenging work environment and opportunity for advancement. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, 401-K and profit sharing, paid vacation, paid holidays, company paid life, AD&D, STD and LTD, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and more.

OSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer