Project Engineer

Location: Toledo, Ohio
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (hours may vary based on workload)

At Mennel Milling, we’ve been feeding the world since 1886 by doing what’s right and bringing our best every day. We promote teamwork, recognize individual contributions, and are committed to delivering superior quality, uniformity, and service. If you're an engineering professional who enjoys leading projects, solving operational challenges, and driving continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

The ideal Project Engineer is a results-driven problem solver with strong technical expertise and project management skills. You thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoy collaborating across departments, and have a passion for improving safety, reliability, productivity, and quality through well-executed engineering solutions.

As a Project Engineer, you will lead capital and continuous improvement projects throughout the Toledo facility while providing engineering support to operations and maintenance teams. You will manage projects from concept through startup and work closely with plant personnel, contractors, vendors, and corporate resources to drive operational excellence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading capital projects from concept through startup, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, installation, commissioning, and project closeout
• Managing multiple capital and continuous improvement projects simultaneously
• Providing engineering support for flour milling, ingredient handling, packaging, warehouse operations, utilities, facility infrastructure, and material handling systems
• Developing equipment specifications, project scopes, layouts, cost estimates, bid packages, schedules, and purchase requisitions
• Coordinating contractors, vendors, engineering firms, and plant personnel during project execution
• Supporting operations and maintenance through troubleshooting and implementation of improvements that enhance safety, reliability, quality, productivity, and operating costs
• Supporting annual capital planning, equipment replacement strategies, facility expansions, and infrastructure improvements
• Ensuring projects comply with corporate engineering standards, OSHA requirements, food safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Maintaining project documentation including drawings, budgets, specifications, schedules, RFQs, purchase orders, and project records
• Building strong partnerships with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, Purchasing, Finance, and Corporate Engineering teams
• Providing regular project updates to plant and corporate leadership
• Maintaining an audit-ready facility and supporting food safety initiatives
• Performing other duties as assigned

While this position does not have direct reports, it provides leadership through:

• Coordinating outside contractors, engineering firms, equipment suppliers, and vendors
• Leading project teams during installation, commissioning, and startup activities
• Providing direction and support to maintenance and operations personnel during project execution
• Driving collaboration across departments to ensure successful project outcomes

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred

• 5–10 years of engineering experience in a continuous manufacturing environment required
• Food manufacturing experience preferred
• Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience managing capital projects from concept through startup
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems including:
  • Flour milling operations
  • Bulk material handling
  • Ingredient handling systems
  • Mixing and processing equipment
  • Packaging systems
  • Utilities and facility infrastructure
  • Industrial construction projects
• Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety regulations, OSHA requirements, and EPA regulations

• Strong project management, organization, and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and organizational levels
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on project execution

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits (medical, prescription, vision, dental, HSA, company-paid short-term disability, EAP, Local YMCA cost sharing, and more)
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Retirement Contributions (401k, etc.)
• Tuition Assistance

Apply today and help Mennel continue its tradition of excellence by leading projects that improve safety, efficiency, reliability, and operational performance across our Toledo facility.