Corporate Project Engineer

The Corp. Project Engineer will be a member of the Corporate Engineering Team with member based in Dallas Texas, Wooster Ohio, and Casa Grande Arizona. The Corp. Project Engineer will manage and support both processing and packaging equipment installations, integration, as well as managing contractors during installation, startup and commissioning. The primary software applications for this position will be Rockwell Automation, Control Logix 5000, Aveva (Wonderware) Archestra.

The primary focus of this position will be project management of new installations, optimization as well as continuous improvement initiatives. The Corp. Project Engineer will report directly to the Corporate Project Engineering Manager. The position will function as a technical resource that may be called upon by any one of the three production facilities. This is a service-oriented role that will work closely with various departments, and/or peers to problem solve and assist as needed.

Principal Duties:

• Project Management - Manage Capital Projects from Conceptual Design through Start-up. This would include, but not limited to: cost estimating, specifications, design, PID review and management of timelines.
• In the field directing contractor of all trades, working with OEM technicians, and working with plant personnel will be part of the role's responsibility.
• Installation, I/O Checkout, Startup, and Plant Acceptance.
• Design and Specification of OEM Equipment, Automation Panels and Hardware.
• Provide Direction and Support for PLC ladder logic programming and HMI Applications.
• Provide Technical Mentorship and Direction for other Engineers, Maintenance and Operations Personnel.
• Works closely with Daisy's Corporate Controls and Automation group to prepare for and support all project requiring automation, network integration and controls work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science in an Engineering or related field is preferred (Experience will be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience managing projects.
• Installation and startup of Process and/or Packaging equipment is preferred.
• Ability to utilize Rockwell software to aid in commissioning of Ladder Logic Programming
• Excellent Formal and Informal Communication Skills, Professional Attitude, and Professional Appearance.
• Experience in AutoCAD is preferred.
• Strong Computer Skills (Word, Excel, MS Project)
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs is required.
• Experience with Wonderware, Archestra System Platform and/or MES is preferred.
• Experience with Project Management of large capital initiatives.

For five generations spanning over a century, Daisy Brand has been a family-owned company committed to providing the freshest, most wholesome dairy products. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas with manufacturing facilities in Garland, Texas (1998), Casa Grande, Arizona (2008), and Wooster, Ohio (2015).

Daisy is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories, sour cream and cottage cheese, and generates over half a billion in revenues annually. Daisy Sour Cream represents 1 out of every 2 sour cream purchases in the United States and is the largest sour cream brand in food service, military, and club. It is recognized by consumers for A Dollop of Daisy, a tagline that put this once small brand on the map. Daisy Cottage Cheese is America's #1 cottage cheese brand and continues to bring new consumers into the category with its innovative single serve packaging and consistent high quality. Daisy recently expanded into a new category with the launch of two dip products and is in the process of expanding distribution.

Daisys core values, Clean and Trust, resonate in all aspects of our business operations. In 2008, the Foundation for Financial Service Professionals awarded Daisy the prestigious American Business Ethics award.

While maintaining a strong culture of curious and innovative problem-solvers, Daisy Brand has more than doubled employment over the last 15 years and is continuing to grow. Currently, we are proud to employ over 650 full-time staff across more than 25 states throughout the United States.

At Daisy Brand, we value longevity and aim to foster a working environment where employees can envision a long-term career. Companywide, the average employee tenure stands at over seven years. Our corporate office and sales team each boast an average tenure exceeding eleven years, while our manufacturing facilities also demonstrate strong employee retention with tenures averaging over seven years.

Daisy Brand offers an industry leading benefits package that includes:

• A no-deductible, $0 premium option for employee-only health coverage.
• 401(k) with 50% company match on first 8% of earnings you contribute.
• Safe harbor and profit-sharing company contributions to 401(k).
• Company paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Company paid 2X annual salary life and AD&D insurance.
• 4 weeks annual paid time off.
• Extra time off for volunteering.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fitness membership reimbursement.
• And more

Daisy Brand is a nicotine-free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.