Project Engineer - Sterling Engineering : Job Details

Title: Junior Project Engineer

Location: Lebanon, IN

Overview:

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Hire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 410k matching

Pay: $105k max

Job Summary:

• This hands-on role will lead and support a variety of facility, process, and packaging projects, including equipment installation, utilities infrastructure, production line optimization, and safety improvements. The Project Engineer will work cross-functionally with plant leadership, operations, maintenance, sanitation, and quality teams to ensure successful project execution and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

Job Duties:

• Act as the primary onsite engineering representative during facility construction, collaborating with corporate engineering, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Oversee the installation and startup of production and packaging equipment.
• Provide technical support during plant commissioning and ramp-up to ensure reliable, efficient operations.
• Partner with maintenance and operations teams to troubleshoot systems and drive performance improvements.
• Identify opportunities to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and support safety and quality initiatives.
• Manage capital projects from design through implementation, ensuring projects meet scope, budget, and timeline expectations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; equivalent industry experience considered.
• 3-5 years of engineering experience in food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or a similar process industry.
• Demonstrated success managing capital projects and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Working knowledge of food-grade equipment design and sanitary manufacturing environments.
• Proficient with AutoCAD; experience with SolidWorks is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel 5-10% for project-related activities at vendor sites and other company locations.