Project engineer
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk ; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™ , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation. To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com. Job Purpose: The Senior Project Engineer will lead the execution of capital projects at fairlife's Coopersville plant, with a focus on packaging and processing systems. This role is responsible for managing project timelines, budgets, and technical deliverables, while collaborating closely with Plant Engineering, Operations, and external partners. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management capabilities, technical engineering expertise, and hands-on experience in equipment commissioning and troubleshooting. Key Responsibilities:- Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning and validation
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful execution
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions
- Provide technical leadership on packaging, processing, and infrastructure systems
- Support equipment installation, startup, and optimization
- Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and corporate standards
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment and process issues
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to meet project goals
- Interpret mechanical, P&ID, and electrical schematics to support engineering decisions
- 3–5+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in the food & beverage industry
- Proven success managing capital and process engineering projects
- Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
- Hands-on experience with equipment commissioning and troubleshooting
- Solid understanding of automated systems (PLCs, valves, pumps, actuators, etc.)
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, P&ID, and electrical schematics
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (preferred)
- Experience with processing and packaging systems
- Strong leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities
- Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
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