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You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started.
You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.
McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.
We are looking to hire an Senior Project Engineer immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:
Competitive compensation
Career growth opportunities
Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
Under the general direction of the Sr Project Manager, the Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for developing, leading and executing large and strategic capital projects in a manner that follows all process and technical standards. The Sr. Project Engineer will have responsibility for multiple projects simultaneously, across multiple manufacturing sites within the Americas network.
Provides engineering leadership to the cross-functional project teams which may include McCormick salaried and hourly personnel, contractors, vendor reps. Represents Engineering within business and cross-functional teams.
Assists Americas Engineering in the development of strategic capital plans across multiple manufacturing sites.
Develops detailed charter and objectives in an environment where scope and deliverables may be ambiguous and needs to be brought into focus
Writes technical specifications and standards to meet project deliverables
Develops cost justifications, scope, schedule, and budget estimates
Writes, submits and presents capital request documentation.
Drives development of project success criteria for vertical start up and alignment with sponsor and stakeholders
Responsible for scope, cost, and schedule management
Responsible for project success through training planning and execution.
Evaluates vendor proposals, makes equipment selections, negotiates contracts, enters requisitions, reviews and approves invoices.
Makes Best Value Option Analysis to compare solutions and cost for best value and provide recommendations to leadership.
Reviews, marks up, and approves drawings and other technical documentation
Develops FAT planning and executes successful FAT
Provides field installation supervision, leads commissioning, and field troubleshooting during startup phase.
Identifies and resolves technical problems
Communicates project status throughout the organization
Coordinates and supervises contractors and vendor reps and construction management
Completes closeout and capitalization documentation.
Develops and executes IQ, OQ, PQ with project team during installation, commissioning, qualification, and verification project phases.
Ensure that all technical deliverables, cost, and schedule requirements are met throughout the execution of the project.
Drives adherence to standards, develops/contributes to company technical specifications and standards.
Adds value by influencing through innovation and continuous improvement.
Identifies, develops, and implements process improvement projects to increase productivity, reliability, sustainability, and cost reduction.
Supports a High-Performance Organization (HPO) environment by utilizing a total team approach to capital project execution and process improvements.
Trains and develops other engineering resources in the network
This role will lead several initiatives which may include
Automation projects
Production efficiency improvement projects (PR/OEE improvement)
Manufacturing and Distribution center projects
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Minimum 7+ years of project engineering experience in the manufacturing industry
Demonstrated leadership, planning, organizing and communication skills
Experience managing multiple projects from the evaluation through implementation stages
Experience developing justification, scoping and managing capital projects to budgets and schedule
Contractor management experience, including scoping the work, managing a bidding process, negotiations, field installation supervision, and change order management
Experience leading small and large project teams
Ability to follow up and prioritize project issues independently and juggle multiple projects with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to identify, troubleshoot, and solve technical problems.
Proficient in Excel, Power Point, MS Project, Word, AutoCAD
Must have solid written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work weekends, varying shifts, holidays as project execution schedules may require.
Travel will be approximately 20%, but may be higher during specific project phases (i.e. FAT)
Project engineering experience in the food processing, pharmaceutical, facilities, and/or chemical processing industry
Knowledge of cGMP systems
BS or MS Degree focused in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Specific Automation roles require experience in industrial controls and automation
Experience with dry and liquid processing, facilities, and packaging equipment
Knowledge and experience with plant operations, CAD systems and shop floor integration
Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system
Lean Six Sigma knowledge
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
A strong understanding of sanitary design concepts
Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs
Working knowledge and general understanding of PLC/equipment controls methodology
As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.
McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Base Salary: $103,520 - $181,150
Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:
Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.
Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.
Nearest Major Market: Baltimore
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