Associate Project Engineer

Summary

Join our team as a remote Associate Project Engineer! This role is crucial for a poultry processor, focusing on creating technical drawings using CAD and supporting capital project development and execution. Based remotely, with preference given to candidates in GA, SC, NC, VA, MD, and DE (other Eastern Time Zone locations considered), this position requires up to 80% domestic travel. You will support the engineering team and plant operations with CAD designs, analyze schematics, attend project meetings, and assist in material selection. Technical leadership in capital project execution is also a key responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering Team and Plant Operations by providing computer aided designs and drawings for equipment/material/workflow/processes for all harvest and prepared foods plants
• Analyze schematics/blueprints and compare the specifications to the draft, to ensure accuracy and compliance with company regulations and quality standards
• Attend project meetings and review projects and drawings as needed. Assist in the selection of engineering materials and equipment
• Develop and Maintain Technical Documentation system
• Working with Project Manager/Sr. Plant Engineer, provide technical leadership and support to develop and execute capital projects
• Responsibility includes, however not limited to, facility / equipment / production systems maintenance, environmental, plant energy utilization, Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), local capital planning and deployment, and management of capital projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred locations are GA, SC, NC, VA, MD, DE
• Other locations in the Eastern Time Zone will be considered