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Project Engineering Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Kinston, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
23 September 2026 (15 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Summary of the Project Engineering Manager: Looking to hire a Strategic Project Engineering Manager who is passionate about technology and innovation in industrial equipment automation. The Strategic Project Manager will play a key role in driving cutting-edge automation projects for the meat processing industry. This Manager will collaborate closely with business partners and cross-functional teams to understand automation needs and translate them into innovative solutions. As a trusted authority in project management with equipment automation this role tackles the most complex challenges turning visionary concepts into reality.
Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Project Engineering Manager:
Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Project Engineering Manager:
- Responsible for developing preliminary designs and specifications for engineering and materials while also preparing project cost estimates.
- Conduct research feasibility studies and economic studies to ensure the design is both viable and cost-effective.
- Determine design criteria based on required standards and codes and validate field work creating as-built drawings to document the final outcome.
- Review and check engineering projects for accuracy and soundness and manage project execution by guiding vendors and contractors.
- Coordinate project schedules with plant personnel vendors and contractors ensuring alignment with management and engineering teams to successfully implement plans.
- Coordinate and provide direction to equipment vendors to plan layouts ensure utility requirements are met and maintain installation schedules.
- Review work products submitted by consultants offering recommendations for adjustments as necessary.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation including equipment manuals mechanical and electrical drawings parts lists specifications and vendor/service contact information ensuring all project details are properly organized and accessible.
- Conduct engineering planning design and operational reviews during pre-project studies to assess feasibility and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Determine the scope of work prepare requests for proposals and evaluate the proposals received to select the best approach.
- Submit detailed reports to management by established deadlines keeping them informed on progress and key project developments.
- Responsible for contract administration including reviewing bid packages to ensure compliance and completeness.
- Prepare essential project documents such as justifications budget analyses calculations plans and schedules to guide project execution.
- Monitor installations to ensure that proposal specifications and budgets are met and you manage assigned budget activities to maintain financial control and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
- Continuously improve upon robotic and controls knowledge to execute innovative solutions
- Education & Experience Requirements of the Project Engineering Manager:
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field and 5 years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- 2 years experience in a position of leadership including team development and management is required.
- Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
- Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
- Lay out and design experience
- Experience managing a multi-million dollar budget.
- Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills.
- Proficient in engineering economics.
- Proficient in AutoCAD.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Word processing software other Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to travel to other locations. (50% of the time).
- Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry.
- Previous experience in the management of multi-million dollar projects with large scopes.
- Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Required Experience:
Manager
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