Engineer II - Project (plants)

Engineer II - Project (Plants)

With more than 80 years of crafting "The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy", Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they're delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can't be matched. While Grande's reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work.

Located in the heart of Calumet County, Chilton blends small-town charm with big opportunity. With a cost of living 5% below the Wisconsin average and housing prices well under national levels, it's an affordable and attractive place to live, work, and grow your career. Known for its safety, welcoming community, and strong local values, Chilton offers an ideal environment for those seeking to unwind, recharge, and embrace a relaxed and balanced lifestyle.

Chilton also features easy access to parks and outdoor recreation, a walkable downtown with local dining and entertainment, and annual festivals that celebrate the area's local culture and community spirit. As the proud home of Grande's newest start-up location, Chilton presents a unique opportunity to be part of something new and impactful, joining an organization dedicated to professional excellence, enriching the lives of our Associates (employees), and fulfilling "a purpose greater than ourselves".

Join our team as an Engineer II – Project (Plants) and lead capital projects that support growth and efficiency at our newly launched, state-of-the-art facility in Chilton, WI. You'll design, develop, and install equipment and systems while managing low- to mid-size projects (up to $5MM) from concept to completion. You'll also collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.

We're looking for a hands-on, solutions-driven engineer who's passionate about safety, quality, and continuous improvement. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to make a real impact in a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

What you need to be considered for the role:

• Bachelors Degree in a related Engineering field required.
• Three (3) or more years of related Engineering experience required.
• Must have general experience working with manufacturing facility and design, preferably in food processing.
• Project management skills such as initiating, coordinating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing in implementation of a variety of projects.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose problems and recommend improvements.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical information, instructions and details and utilize to guide methods and procedures.
• Planning and prioritization skills, innovation, multi-tasking, goal setting, analytical skills, adaptable, continuously looking to raise the bar for progress.
• Ability to understand, influence, drive, and negotiate with internal and external customers.
• Advanced PC skills including Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and Engineering and design software.
• Advanced knowledge in mathematical concepts such as fractions, ratios, value analysis, thermodynamics, to resolve engineering designs and problems.

Preferred:

• Project management certification and/or Professional Engineering license preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, OSHA and environmental regulations, codes, and standards.

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