Process Engineering Project Leader

Job Summary

We are looking for an expert who will work independently in project and/or pre-project teams within Project Centres.  You will be an individual contributor who will lead larger projects and leading a team of process engineers to accomplish the required tasks, also take technical decisions. 
The position is based in Winsted, MN. 
You will be travelling up to 35% of your time to our customer sites. 

What you will do

As a Process Engineering Project Leader you will: 

• Provide technical support to pre-projects with respect to Process Engineering.
• Responsible for technical solutions larger projects. 
• Provide support in issue and claim resolution including root cause analysis projects.
• Technical discussions with customer and or end suppliers.
• Validate/ review technical solutions projects
• Act as differentiators between counterparties or other competition projects
• Mentor/trainer for Process Engineers. 
• Lead projects from a conceptual development phase (sales) through implementation to start of commercial operation.
• Working in a multi-project environment where the role adapts to the needs of each individual project.
• Working in close cooperation with Plant Integration team in each of the market companies.
• Working with customers and colleagues in an international environment, but also utilize and collaborate with resources throughout the entire organization.
• Conduct / support quotation development in conjunction with the project manager and account managers for systems/modules.
• Estimate equipment costs. Source and price equipment/services in coordination with the project manager.
• Provide sales support by giving technical presentations
• Understanding and utilization of Plant Integration business process, organization, task, cost and quality.
• Planning and structure, Utilizing Resources, Driving & follow-up, Meeting deadlines and objectives.
• Regulatory experience/awareness with CFIA, APPS, TSSA, 3A, CSA, FDA, OSHA, etc.

We believe you have

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Food Science Engineering or Bioproducts Engineering or related fields. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Process Engineering area. 
• Experience in food & dairy system design a plus.
• Proficient with MSOffice (MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) AutoCAD
• Process Design knowledge required.
• Ability to read and understand a process and instrumentation diagram (PID) required.
• Ability to lead without authority, excellent problem solving and analytical skills, Excellent people, communication, presentation skills, ability to plan, delegate, and multi-task and quality-focused.