Capital Project Engineer

Grecian Delight | Kronos•Glendale Heights, IL

15h•$90,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp is seeking a Capital Project Engineer for our Glendale Heights, IL facility. This position is responsible for the development, coordination, and execution of capital projects that improve safety, efficiency, quality, and overall performance within a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on identifying opportunities for operational improvement and translating them into well-defined capital initiatives. The corporate project engineer will lead projects from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives, budget constraints, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Degree required preferably in Engineering
Minimum 4 years in CI, CAPEX, Design position or equivalent role.
Autodesk Inventor, Auto CAD, Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of ERP Systems
Detail oriented, organized and capable of handling multiple projects at a given time.
Knowledge of production machinery including meat processing, bakery, weighing and refrigeration and conveyors.
Knowledge of process and plant equipment including material handling equipment, extruders, pumps, and heat exchange boiler systems.
Basic knowledge of food processing plants and good manufacturing practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with others.
Strong financial acumen.

Responsibilities

Project management including preparation of project schedules, project budget tracking and installation supervision.
Large scale expense and capital project budget preparation and adherence.
Research, evaluate, and recommend machinery or systems for specified applications.
Vendor and internal teams management.
Work with marketing and commercialization to identify customer needs, product specifications, installation costs and production execution.
Work with purchasing and supply chain to specify packaging needs and options.
Train employees in new processes, procedures, and methodologies to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Gather necessary information for projects, including dimensions, pricing, equipment capabilities, electrical and pneumatic needs, etc.
Work closely with outside fabrication shops, controls & electrical engineers, and production supervision to ensure projects are completed correctly.
Document and modify drawings based on engineering notes, sketches and supervision.