Production Project Engineer

Swire Coca-Cola

Bellevue, WA


Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola and other beverage brands in America. Our 7,000 hardworking and passionate employees produce and distribute more than 50 brands and flavors across 13 states. We have as many careers as we have flavors, and regardless of which role you choose, you have a direct impact on Swire Coca-Cola, our products, and the communities we call home.

What does a Project Engineer do at Swire Coca-Cola?

As a Project Engineer you will direct and manage all CAPEX projects and vendors/contractors on premises to include safety and project execution. You will manage all projects from scope, bids/quotes, schedule adherence, project execution through completion, and total project budget. You will keep accurate records of as-built drawings, plant blueprints / PID’s, and required permitting. While also working with plant maintenance and production teams on improving plant equipment capability and overall operational efficiency. Taking ownership of root cause analysis based on key priorities in the plant.

Responsibilities:

  • Assumes responsibility for the effective and efficient performance of all engineering related functions.
  • Supervises contractors on project execution throughout project
  • Responsible for project costs and managing project timelines, assumes responsibility for safe and clean project execution
  • Implement project schedule that considers the production needs
  • Resolves issues promptly and effectively
  • Plans and coordinates equipment installs
  • Manages annual plant CAPEX budget and each project budget as allocated.
  • Improvement of plant equipment capabilities
  • Engages in daily routines to understand top priorities of the plant
  • Works closely with Maintenance and Production teams to improve equipment performance
  • Utilize relationships with vendors / OEMs to improve equipment reliability
  • Participation in plant continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Attends daily operations review to interact with team and support top priorities
  • Use of Root Cause Analysis to eliminate downtime and waste in plant operations
  • Coach of frontline team on daily routines
  • Ensures that company safety standards are maintained and met
  • Ensures that work area is clean, safe, and in accordance with OSHA regulations.
  • Proper use of contractor sign in, hot work permits, working at heights, etc.
  • Responsible for supporting plant and company key performance indicators, ensuring budgets and operational objectives are met.
  • Orders all capital equipment and ownership of the assets and registry. Research and design of future equipment needs.
  • Ensures equipment reliability effectiveness. Ownership of OEM commissioning and punch list activity
  • Build relationships and working with external vendors, city officials (permitting), design groups

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience or a minimum of 8 years relevant experience without a Bachelor’s degree. Must have High School Diploma / GED.
  • Strong understanding of engineering specifications, including electrical, plumbing, water handling, mechanical, automation, and others.
  • Technical knowledge of all city / state requirements
  • Knowledge of ISO quality standards in a beverage environment.
  • Knowledge in SAP module for purchase orders.
  • Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and food safety requirements.
  • Follow KO KORE requirements for plant design / equipment.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Can work independently
  • Ability to manage multiple vendors / projects
  • Ability to work independently and with groups
  • Minimal travel, shift/holiday/weekends depending on project needs.
Base pay range is $99,816 to $124,770 plus bonus structure. Pay offered will depend on candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities.
At Swire Coca-Cola, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates and their families. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Telehealth, Virtual Mental Health Counseling, 401(k) with Company Match, and Tuition Reimbursement. We also offer the following paid time off benefits on a calendar year or anniversary year basis: 80 hours of Paid Vacation, 1 hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 40 hours worked (unless otherwise subject to a more generous local requirement), 7 Paid Holidays, 3 Paid Floating Holidays, 8 hours of Paid Volunteer Leave, up to 8 weeks of Maternity Disability Paid Leave (based on eligibility), and up to 2 weeks of Parental Paid Leave (based on eligibility).
Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
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