This position is responsible for concept, design, and capital budget for projects across all plants in the company. This requires close collaboration with management, operations, controls, CAD, and construction teams. Projects will be followed through from planning to execution.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Drives projects independently from initial concept through to the installation phase, executing handoffs to internal construction teams.
Size, select, and specify critical process equipment including rendering machinery, pumps, fans, conveyors, air scrubbing equipment, heat exchangers, and steam boilers.
Generates comprehensive project scope documents and highly accurate cost estimates for capital expenditure submissions.
Oversees plant layouts and generate essential engineering documents, including P&IDs, PFDs, heat and mass balances, and detailed equipment, motor, and instrumentation lists.
Directs and guide the CAD design team. Build highly productive, collaborative relationships with internal controls and construction teams, as well as external contractors and vendors.
Engineers technical solutions to overcome process and installation obstacles, whether adapting a standard chemical scrubber or designing a completely novel plant workflow.
This job will not have direct supervisory responsibilities, but will work closely with corporate management and division management when performing duties.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of science degree from an accredited college - mechanical engineering strongly preferred.
5+ years of experience in an engineering role involving equipment, buildings, machinery, process piping, cooling systems, combustion systems, pneumatics, power distribution, PLCs, drives, and other systems in a heavy manufacturing environment, rendering, or food industry experience preferred
High proficiency in CAD software, preferably AutoCAD and Inventor.
- Strong work ethic and high degree of initiative.
Highly organized with superior time management.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills to bridge the gap between engineering, construction, and management
Above average computer skills in a networked environment with knowledge of MS Office products
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in change management and in working across functional lines and organizations is ideal
Background in concrete foundations and structural steel a plus
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- Position is based in an office environment
- Frequently travels to off-site locations is required.
- Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment.
- Must occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
- Requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college
- Mechanical engineering background
- At least 5 years of engineering experience involving equipment, buildings, machinery, process piping, cooling systems, combustion systems, pneumatics, power distribution, PLCs, drives, and related systems
- Experience in a heavy manufacturing, rendering, or food industry environment
- High proficiency in CAD software, preferably AutoCAD and Inventor
- Strong work ethic and high degree of initiative
- Strong organization and time-management skills
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Above-average computer skills in a networked environment and knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Experience with change management and cross-functional work
- Background in concrete foundations and structural steel
- Ability to travel frequently to off-site locations
- Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds and navigate construction or plant work areas
What We Do
In a transitioning world, many things change. Global population growth, climate change, increased life expectancy and wealth have put pressure on our natural resources providing us with food, feed, fuel and general well-being. Now, more than ever we need to find viable ways to provide for our changing needs and those of future generations. That’s where we come in. With over 200 processing plants on five continents and sales and distribution offices throughout the world, Darling Ingredients serves the agri-food industry and reduce food waste by collecting and repurposing animal-based co-products and other natural materials that would otherwise be discarded. We convert these into unique and valuable ingredients that fit market demands. This way we connect global supply and demand and contribute to a circular economy.
