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Project Engineer

Hazelwood, Missouri, United States

 

Project (Design) Engineer

Location: [Insert Location]
Department: Engineering
Reports To: [Engineering Manager / Director of Engineering]

About Nature’s Bakery

At Nature’s Bakery, we believe simple, wholesome snacks can make a meaningful difference. We’re committed to quality, integrity, and continuous improvement—working together to deliver great products while supporting our people and communities.

Position Summary

The Project (Design) Engineer is a mid-level engineering role responsible for supporting, designing, and executing capital and process improvement projects within our food manufacturing operations. This role focuses on process and packaging systems in a high-volume baking environment and requires hands-on technical expertise, strong project execution skills, and effective collaboration across operations, maintenance, quality, and external partners.

The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in mechanical and process engineering, experience with industrial equipment, and a passion for building reliable, efficient manufacturing systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and update process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for baking and packaging systems

  • Design, specify, and support mechanical components and equipment for production lines

  • Lead and support capital projects, including equipment upgrades, new line installations, and process optimization initiatives

  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, safety, and automation teams to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables

  • Prepare detailed engineering documentation, including layouts, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical specifications

  • Support equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and troubleshooting activities

  • Ensure all designs and projects comply with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards

  • Interface with vendors, OEMs, contractors, and integrators to ensure successful project execution

  • Utilize ERP systems (SAP preferred) for project tracking, procurement, and documentation

  • Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve equipment reliability

  • Provide ongoing technical support for production and maintenance teams as needed

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred

  • Associate’s degree with equivalent relevant work experience considered

Experience

  • 2–5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Food, baking, packaging, or consumer goods manufacturing experience strongly preferred

Technical Skills

  • Working knowledge of processing and packaging systems

  • Ability to read, create, and interpret PFDs and P&IDs

  • Proficiency with 3D modeling software (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)

  • Experience with AutoCAD

  • Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

  • Understanding of machine design principles and process engineering fundamentals

Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively

  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities

  • Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Why Join Nature’s Bakery

  • Work on meaningful projects that directly impact production, quality, and efficiency

  • Collaborate with passionate, values-driven teams

  • Be part of a growing company with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

 

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