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Project Engineer

Verenigde Staten
Mebane
The Project Engineer is responsible for developing and managing small electrical and mechanical engineering projects, including budget estimation and monitoring. The Project Engineer reports to the Strategic Project Manager. The role involves implementing technical improvements projects for the Lotus Bakeries factory in Mebane, North Carolina, in collaboration with the Technical, Operations and Strategic Projects departments.    
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Legal team in Lotus Café in Belgium

Functiebeschrijving

  • Develop project charters outlining scope, resources, tasks, and timelines.
  • Ensure project completion in line with agreed-upon objectives, including preferred solution justification and selection.
  • Manage project implementation, follow-up, documentation, and training.
  • Collaborate with Operations leadership to ensure successful project completion.
  • Lead projects when assigned, overseeing team members and providing regular stakeholder updates.
  • Exercise delegated authority over technical aspects, including budgets and timelines.
  • Share expertise and propose technical improvements supporting continuous improvement goals.
  • Utilize provided resources, including software tools (MS Office, project management software, CAD) and technical support from both U.S. and Belgium teams.

Profiel

Knowledge:

  • Strong knowledge of electricity, wiring, packaging, mechanics, pneumatics, and manufacturing equipment.
  • Deep expertise in specific technologies, with a preference for electrical and electronic systems.
  • Understanding of food processing industry technologies and production processes.
  • Experience with structured project follow-up methodologies and root cause analysis tools (e.g., SORA, Pareto, Fishbone).
  • Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to conduct root cause analysis using structured methods.

 

Experience:

  • Preferably 2 to 3 years of experience as a Project Engineer
  • Experience in food industry strongly preferred; experience in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) or consumer packaged goods (CPG) is desireable.
  • Hands-on expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical assembly lines, pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity, and electronics.
  • Demonstrated leadership in project team management.
  • Proficiency in CAD software, MS Project, and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

 

Education:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field (electrical, electro-mechanical, mechatronics)
  • PMP certification preferred; Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) is a plus
HR team in our HQ, Belgium

"Werken bij Lotus Bakeries voelt als een voorrecht. Een voorrecht om deel uit te maken van een sterk groeiende internationale organisatie, met een duidelijke toekomstvisie. Wat me ook trots maakt, is dat ik op een of andere manier kan bijdragen aan deze groei. Ik ben trots om deel uit te maken van de Lotus-familie."

Testimonial - Evy Vandenbrande

Evy Van den Brande

HR Manager

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Grasp the opportunity to join an ambitious and driven team with a mix of talents!  Being part of a fast-growing, international company, you will get tons of on-the-job-learning and acquire new insights.  In addition, you will be part of a culture where passion, team spirit, and open dialogue are our main drivers.  And perhaps best of all, you can enjoy delicious Biscoff cookies and BEAR fruit rolls throughout your shift. 

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