Job Description:

MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARYManage small to medium engineering projects; participate as a team member on large projects. Lead the team through scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, report writing, start-up, training processes and handing the line over to production at target metrics.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESEnsure that end-to-end project planning, risk identification, dependency tracking, issues identification / escalation, and change management are being managed, utilizing best practice project management standards.Perform project management and engineering for manufacturing operations, including but not limited to: scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, report writing, start-up, and training.Apply understanding of safety principles & Good Manufacturing Practices for the food industry (sanitary practices) to engineering projects.Utilize MSIE standard project management tools and process for items such as safety, sanitary design, controls, Equipment Acceptance Testing and Start-up/Validation documents.Able to work flexible hours and multi-task in a fast paced, dynamic, high-pressured environment - managing changing priorities and tight deadlines.Manage schedules, costs, and other key deliverables per the approved project plan.Identify, assess, and communicate project risks.Select and manage outside engineering as required to meet customer, product, and capacity requirements.Select and manage use of external vendors and contractors for engineering and maintenance-related projects.Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors and contractors.Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.Resolve and/or escalate issues to management in a timely fashion.Effectively facilitate project team meetings.Ensure that forms and records to document project activities are maintained per MSIE project management standards.Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of each project.Stay abreast of technology enhancements within the industry.Able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization in both written and verbal forms.Develop projects and justification for capital improvements as applicable.Support cost reduction and efficiency improvement programs by participating and leading teams to review manufacturing operations. Develop and implement solutions. Facilitate improvement workshops and manage improvement projects.Support other engineering team members with training and development, assistance on engineering projects, providing specialized expertise as required.Serve as prime technical expert for assigned facilities. Build credibility and hold influence with Operations, Maintenance, Customers, and vendors. Provide leadership and guidance to Maintenance Technicians.QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILEMinimum EducationBachelor's degree in Engineering field or Project Management field - RequiredMinimum ExperienceWorking knowledge of lean principles - RequiredExperience in a high growth and dynamic environment - RequiredExperience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar - RequiredPrevious contract manufacturing experience - DesiredExperience in food industry or short-life environment - DesiredMinimum Knowledge/ Skills/ AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and interact collaboratively, working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and collaborate on best alternatives - RequiredStrong analytical skills - RequiredExperience in leveraging integrated technology to execute business processes - RequiredAbility to work with ambiguity and to communicate complex issues in a clear manner - RequiredPositive mindset with a "Lean-in" mentality - RequiredContinuous improvement mindset, never satisfied with the status quo - RequiredStrong verbal, listening and presentation skills - RequiredApply today and join our rapidly growing team!- Inc. 5000 #1,085 fastest growing company in the USA. (2023)- Inc. 5000 #622 fastest growing company in the USA. (2022)- Inc. 5000 #479 fastest growing company in the USA. (2021)- Inc. 5000 #10 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2022)- Inc. 5000 #165 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2021)