Job Description

Gpac is partnering with a confidential pet food manufacturer in Northern Indiana to identify a Project Engineer to support manufacturing process and capital projects within a production facility.

Key Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing projects from concept through completion, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and timelines
Coordinate cross-functional teams including Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Procurement, and Engineering
Oversee equipment selection, design, installation, and commissioning
Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and equipment evaluations
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, throughput, and waste reduction
Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, environmental, and company standards
Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, and as-built records
Train plant personnel on new equipment and processes
Support troubleshooting during implementation and post-installation

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related discipline
2-5 years of manufacturing or industrial project experience
Strong knowledge of industrial equipment and manufacturing processes
Experience with project management tools and technical documentation
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment

If you're interested and serious, please send your confidential resume to Brittany at for immediate consideration!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start

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