JBS USA LLC
Plainwell, MI
Shift: fulltime
[Board company: JBS Foods] **Description** **Position Title:** Project Engineer **Department:** Engineering Department **Location:** Plant **Salary Class:** Exempt **Principle Responsibilities:*** Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a variety of complex engineering projects. * May lead a project team in completion of a specific project; sets timelines, assigns work, communicates with team members, solves problems, and moves project towards and on\-time high quality solution. * May design and develop software, hardware, hardware/software specifications, and testing procedures. * Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products or equipment. * May supervise/coordinate day\-to\-day operations of engineers, designers, engineering technicians, and others who assist in completion of specific project assignments. * Provides engineering assistance to personnel within the Company as necessary. * Represents the Company in communication with other organizations to resolve questions, plan, and coordinate work. * Coordinates lab testing and building of prototypes as necessary. * Coordinate efforts of contractors involved with finishing construction of new or redesigned areas for plant facility while managing projects being on time, on budget and to specification * Participate in design and layout aspects of special projects. Change to lead efforts pertaining to design and layout of special projects. * Obtain competitive bids for future projects. * Arrange to have appropriate records prepared and maintained. * Attend meetings as needed or called. * Frequent communication with maintenance, purchasing, production, storeroom, and other departments involved with any aspect of special projects. * Perform various other duties as needed or assigned. * Lead the efforts to complete Capital Planning. **Requirements:** Describe necessary knowledge or skills, and type and amount of formal schooling, and work experience normally required to obtain these. Do not describe your own particular background. **Education*** Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required **Experience*** Previous Experience in construction, mechanical contract work, or any building trades. * Computer Skills, including knowledge of spreadsheets, and drafting programs. **Special Skills*** Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both written and verbally * Ability to organize and coordinate large projects. * Bilingual skills helpful * Capable of independent decision making * Ability to manage multiple priorities * Excellent conflict resolution skills * Demonstrates integrity and fairness * Able to quickly and effectively adapt to new and changing situations * Desire for continuous improvement * Shows compassion towards and has an interest in others * Good organizational skills * Able to work assigned hours/days, including occasional weekends as required * Statistical skills (basic level) * 6 Sigma certification (desired) **EOE/Including Disability/Vets** **“The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post\-offer and prior to the start of employment. It is a job expectation that all new employees have, at minimum, the first dose of the COVID\-19 vaccine in advance of their first date of employment. If you need assistance in obtaining a vaccine, the Company can help schedule you with one of its healthcare partners following a conditional job offer, if one is made.”**