Project Engineer

At Danone, our commitment to manufacturing the highest quality products and meeting market demand is a fundamental driver for our plant teams. We are seeking a Project Engineer for our Minster facility. In this role, you will be part of the plant engineering team and responsible for supporting strategic, operational, and policy-related aspects of the plant, with a focus on safety, quality, performance, management, and organizational objectives. You will manage multiple capital projects within the plant, overseeing technical execution, timeline management, and financial oversight for each project.

• Project execution of current projects in Processing, Packaging, Building and Utility areas
• Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to align on project priorities
• Coordinate with the CAPEX analyst to manage the capital forecast and budget for each project
• Create, design and evaluate initial tender documents with the Engineering Manager
• Engage with Regional Engineering teams during bidding processes and technical alignment
• Work with the CAPEX procurement team to align on priorities and contract negotiations
• Travel occasionally for training or plant projects

• Experience and working knowledge in integrated automation and controls technology
• Dairy process engineering and PMO, 3A standards
• Manufacturing plant utility systems
• Must be organized and self-disciplined to manage concurrent projects
• Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekend or late shifts during installation/startup periods

Experience and Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Science or related field from an accredited college or university. Candidates without a completed bachelor's degree may be considered if they have a minimum of 5 years of experience managing capital projects or managing maintenance and reliability in a food manufacturing site.
• 3 to 5 years of engineering experience required, preferably in CPG beverage/food manufacturing

Life at Danone - With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., our vibrant culture and growth opportunities are among the reasons our employees are proud to be Danoners.

Our Brands - We work with well-known food and beverage brands, including Activia, DanActive, Danimals, Dannon, evian, Follow Your Heart, Happy Family Organics, International Delight, Light + Fit, Nutricia, Oikos, Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, STOk Cold Brew Coffee, Too Good & Co., and YoCrunch.

Our Purpose - We are committed to making a positive impact on our world and bring health through food to as many people as possible. We are proud to be among the world's leading B Corporations.

Our Benefits - Our benefits focus on Physical Wellbeing, Mental Wellbeing, Financial Support, and Family Care.

• Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with an 80%/20% cost-sharing model.
• Mental Wellbeing: Fitness discounts, flexible time off, hybrid work schedules, and programs to support mental health and substance use concerns.
• Financial Support: Performance-based bonus, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and voluntary perks.
• Family Care: Caregiver benefits, 18 weeks of parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits and pet insurance.

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Equal Opportunity Employer - Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Our policy provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics or any other consideration covered by applicable law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights, click here.

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food and beverage company with four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition.