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Senior Project Engineer
#6246 | Posted 08/07/2025
Conway, Arkansas, United States Apply
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Job Description
The Senior Project Engineer at our Conway, Arkansas RTD (Ready-to-Drink) facility will lead and execute complex capital and mechanical engineering projects from concept through implementation. This role combines deep technical knowledge with strong project management capabilities to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that support manufacturing excellence. The ideal candidate will manage multiple concurrent projects, collaborate across departments, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Job Duties:
Project Management & Execution
- Lead full lifecycle of capital and mechanical engineering projects: scope, budget, schedule, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
- Conduct site audits and facility surveys to document existing conditions and develop as-built, conceptual, and construction drawings.
- Develop and manage detailed project schedules and budgets, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
- Prepare RFQ/RFP packages, evaluate vendor and contractor bids, and coordinate selection and onboarding.
- Oversee on-site construction, installation, and start-up activities, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Technical Engineering & Design
- Design and perform calculations for mechanical systems including ammonia refrigeration, glycol, CO, nitrogen, steam, compressed air, and water treatment.
- Lead development and continuous improvement of system design standards and engineering documentation.
- Provide technical troubleshooting and support to production, maintenance, and operations teams.
- Offer engineering consultation based on sound mechanical and process engineering principles.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Finance to align engineering projects with business goals.
- Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders, customers, vendors, and contractors.
- Support annual capital planning and contribute to long-term strategic engineering initiatives.
Leadership & Training
- Mentor and train junior engineers.
- Develop and implement training programs, engineering standards, and best practices.
- Assist in maintaining and improving company-wide engineering procedures and documentation systems
Qualification
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in mechanical or project engineering within a manufacturing or high-speed packaging environment.
- Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects in a continuous manufacturing setting.
- Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite.
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, utilities, and equipment sizing.
- Familiarity with food manufacturing regulatory requirements (GMPs, OSHA, EPA).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- May supervise junior engineers and coordinate on-site contractor and vendor activities.
- Ensure engineering deliverables meet internal standards and client expectations.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled |
S&D Coffee
Aug 07, 2025