This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13785009 Responsible for directing and managing engineering and capital project activities within a manufacturing and process environment, overseeing projects from concept through design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup. The position provides technical guidance, ensures adherence to engineering procedures, maintains organizational standards, and leads the engineering team in design, development, production launch, and maintenance activities while approving departmental engineering costs. The role manages capital projects involving engineering, process equipment, bulk material handling systems, and food processing systems, and is responsible for developing project scopes, technical specifications, capital budgets, and cost estimates. Duties include reviewing and approving vendor contracts, reports, expenditures, and engineering designs such as process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment layouts. The position directs project execution by developing detailed implementation plans and overseeing technical integration. The Project Engineering Manager recruits and supervises engineers, assigns and evaluates work performance, and oversees staff development. The role coordinates cross-functional activities with operations, maintenance, quality, safety, procurement, management, production, and marketing teams to ensure alignment with project specifications and procedures. The position develops and implements engineering policies, standards, and procedures, reviews and approves contracts and cost estimates, and supports production activities as required by project and staffing levels. The Project Engineering Manager is responsible for Food Safety and Quality compliance, ensuring adherence to company quality systems and integrating food safety considerations into the design and planning of site development and operational improvement projects. This position supervises the work of 4 direct reports in the positions of Project Engineer, Project Engineer II, Project Engineer

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