Project Engineer

Lamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, known for its innovative approach and commitment to quality. They are seeking a Project Engineer to manage and execute projects for the production of frozen potato products, involving process development, project management, and collaboration with various teams. Responsibilities Drive for a TIR of '0' ZERO. Drive for '0' ZERO project design or executions impacts on product quality. Lead and participate in the successful development and execution of projects with a strong emphasis on Safety, Quality, Cost, and Customer Service. Preparation of a project charter and objectives where scope and deliverables may be ambiguous and need bringing into focus. Lead process design project activities including preparation of design concepts, development of block flow diagrams, review of process flow diagrams, and review of piping & instrumentation (P&ID). Perform mass flow balance, material flow analysis, heat transfer calculations, fluid flow calculations and energy balance calculations. Develop scope, schedule, budget estimates and cost justifications as project progresses through stage gate process. Prepare scope documents for Request for Proposal (RFP) & bidding process. Write, present, and submit Capital Investment Request (CIR) and supporting documentation. Participation in evaluation of vendor proposals, making equipment selections, creating purchase requisition, and performing good receipts. Work with design team developing detail engineering drawings. Perform reviews and approve drawings & technical documentation ensuring compliance with design criteria and deliverables. Ability to conduct design / process risk assessments. Drive adherence to standards, develops/contributes to company technical specifications and standards. Review submittals, answer to RFIs and conduct field visits to verify onsite work is proceeding according to design. Provide field installation supervision and contractor management. Manage change order process, project cost control, and forecasting of monthly capital spending. Ensure that all technical deliverables, cost, and schedule requirements are met throughout the execution phase. Participate in development and review of Functional Design Documents (FDD). Develop Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) documentation and execute those successful FAT. Participate in Vertical Startup (VSU) process. Lead commissioning and field troubleshooting. Identify and resolve technical problems on site. Conduct lessons learned sessions with project team and stakeholders. Complete closeout documentation. Identify, develop, and implement process improvement projects to increase productivity, reliability, sustainability, and cost reduction. Qualification Bachelor's degree in Engineering required. 1 year related experience in manufacturing engineering required. Proven ability to work with multifunctional teams, build and leverage relationships across multiple functions to maximize team performance and achieve project success criteria. Excellent communication, technical, analytical, organizational, technical writing, and problem-solving skills. Proficient using Microsoft Office suite, including MS Project and applied use of AutoCAD applications. Ability to travel up to 40% of the time annually on average, with peaks supporting installation and commissioning activities, potentially exceeding that amount for some duration. Valid Driver's License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards. Preferred Experience in a process industry is preferred. Completion of OSHA 30 hours construction safety course, preferred.

Lamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, known for its innovative approach and commitment to quality.