Engineering Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for leading and executing engineering initiatives that support manufacturing operations automation improvements and capital project deployment. This role manages crossfunctional projects from concept through implementation ensuring they are delivered on time within budget and to required performance standards. The Engineering Project Manager collaborates closely with engineering maintenance operations quality and external vendors to drive innovation improve reliability and enhance production capabilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions)

Project Management & Execution

• Lead engineering projects from initial concept through commissioning including scope development budgeting scheduling and resource planning.
• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors to ensure effective project execution.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including charters risk assessments timelines and status reports.
• Ensure all projects meet safety quality and regulatory requirements.

Technical & Engineering Leadership

• Support equipment selection system design facility layout and process integration for new or upgraded manufacturing technologies.
• Oversee FAT SAT installation commissioning and equipment validation activities.
• Provide engineering expertise to troubleshoot issues evaluate technology options and improve system performance.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Partner with operations maintenance automation quality and product development teams to ensure project success.
• Facilitate communication between departments and ensure alignment on goals deliverables and timelines.

Financial & Administrative Responsibilities

• Prepare project budgets track expenditures and ensure costeffective execution.
• Develop capital project requests and present proposals to leadership.
• Maintain documentation reports and communication required for internal governance.

Continuous Improvement

• Apply lean Six Sigma and other improvement methodologies to identify costsaving initiatives and process improvements.
• Recommend innovative technologies or design approaches to improve manufacturing speed cost or reliability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the Team Member will be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. beard/hairnet ear plugs frock boots etc.) stand for extended periods of time and use hands/arms to push pull reach and occasionally lift above head.  The Team Member must occasionally lift push pull up to 25 pounds and 50 pounds infrequently. Team Members are requested to visually inspect equipment and/or product. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant setting with wet/slippery floors varying degrees of temperatures with an average temperature of 40 degrees in the production area.  Team Members will be exposed to raw and/or cooked meat products and moving equipment and will be required to follow all Food Safety Quality requirements.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical Electrical Industrial or related field).
• 3   years of engineering project management experience in manufacturing or related industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects automation upgrades or process engineering initiatives.
• Strong project management capabilities including planning organizing and risk management.
• Solid technical knowledge of manufacturing processes automation systems and industrial equipment.
• Excellent communication presentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead crossfunctional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure prioritize competing demands and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 7   years of engineering project management experience in manufacturing or related industry.
• PMP Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or similar certifications.
• Experience with automation technologies industrial controls or manufacturing systems.

Additional Information :

The salary range for this role is $100000 $130000 (Annually).  Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to external market data internal equity location and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Links Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Links provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members including medical dental and vision benefits life and disability insurance 401k participation paid holidays and paid time off.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Links provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic that is protected by federal state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Links is a participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program please visit:  your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time