The Engineer, Project Engineering supports the development and execution of capital projects and plant engineering initiatives to sustain and improve manufacturing capabilities. This role applies engineering expertise to equipment, processes, and systems while collaborating with project teams, plant partners, and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable, and value‑adding solutions that support company growth.
What you’ll do
- Support the execution of capital projects by providing technical engineering expertise across project phases, from concept through commissioning.
- Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, food safety, and regulatory requirements during project and plant engineering activities.
- Provide technical input to project teams, including equipment selection, specifications, layout development, and vendor evaluations.
- Collaborate with Project Engineers, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Controls, and external partners to support successful project outcomes.
- Assist with the development of project documentation, schedules, cost estimates, and technical justifications.
- Provide technical support to plant operations to sustain and improve production capacity, reliability, and performance.
- Investigate and evaluate new or improved technologies, equipment, and methods to improve capability, efficiency, and profitability.
- Support commissioning, start‑up, and handoff of new equipment and systems to operations and maintenance teams.
- Participate in cross‑training efforts to build broader engineering capability and understanding of enterprise project management tools.
- Assist plant leadership and engineering teams with technical reviews, customer visits, audits, and engineering support as needed.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and standard operating procedures.
- Together with the leadership team, support compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, customer requirements, and applicable PCPs, CCPs, and standard operating procedures.
What you will need to succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Typically requires a minimum of 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Working knowledge of electrical controls, automation systems, or manufacturing equipment (e.g., PLCs, VFDs, servos).
- Experience supporting engineering projects or capital initiatives.
- Ability to work effectively in a team‑based, cross‑functional environment.
- Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with standard computer applications and engineering tools.
- Willingness to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility over time.
Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. That’s hard to beat!
Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
Ready to make a move? Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.
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Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact [email protected] or call 920-437-7601.
For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- 2-5 years relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Working knowledge of electrical controls, automation systems, or manufacturing equipment (e.g., PLCs, VFDs, servos)
- Experience supporting engineering projects or capital initiatives
- Proficiency with standard computer applications and engineering tools
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based, cross-functional environment
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, acceptable driving record, and vehicle for travel (if position requires travel)
- Authorization to work in the country where the role is based (employer may consider sponsorship at its discretion)
Schreiber Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schreiber Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by Schreiber Foods.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as notably strong, combining a substantial 401(k) company match with employee ownership through an ESOP. Company-funded retirement contributions are highlighted as a distinctive advantage that materially elevates total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with eligibility often starting on day one. Wellness resources, screenings, and access to clinics at some sites reinforce the perceived depth of coverage.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive structures include performance-based bonuses paid periodically, with additional off-shift and extended-week bonuses in certain roles. Overtime opportunities and shift premiums are commonly cited as meaningful income enhancers.
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What We Do
Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do. We’ve come a long way since our start as a small cheese company in 1945. Today, our team is more than 10,000 strong at locations across North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. But our commitment to providing safe food the right way has never changed. At Schreiber, we call ourselves partners, not employees, and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. We make the company grow. We help each other grow and take care of each other along the way. And, we all share in the rewards. Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we're on a journey together. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. But it’s about more than a career at Schreiber. Like a family, we care deeply about each other. We strive to foster an inclusive work environment where all our partners can thrive. We've increased our commitment to diversity and inclusion by creating an overarching Diversity and Inclusion Council, as well as resource groups for women, African Americans, Pride, Vets and more groups that give a voice to all of our partners. We're always looking for passionate partners to join our team and bring to life our culture of being customer obsessed and brilliant at the basics. Want to learn more about our company? Visit us at www.schreiberfoods.com.
