Manufacturing Project Engineer - Multiple Locations

Post Date

Feb 05, 2026

Location

Cincinnati,
Ohio

ZIP/Postal Code

45202
US
Apr 26, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

CIN-a29e7317-5e62-445f-910e-f450c773f058

Pay Rate

$93k - $116k (estimate)

Job Description

A Fortune 100 client in the Cincinnati, Ohio area is looking for 3 Project Engineers to support their corporate engineering department. This resource will be responsible for providing technical and professional leadership in the areas of project management, engineering and maintenance, for all food manufacturing plants. Other daily responsibilities include:
- Provide technical and professional leadership by developing, planning, and implementing capital projects and improvements
- Aid in evaluating new business and line extensions
- Assist in the development and implementation of new facility planning and construction
- Oversee outside vendors, architects and engineers creating project bid documents and assist facilities in awarding contracts
- Manage assigned engineering projects establishing manpower, budgets, scheduling, equipment, and materials
- Manage project schedule, scope, budget and quality via project management skills
- Evaluate and select appropriate current and new equipment and technology
- Prepare process analysis of new and existing processing technologies and systems
- Assist in specifying/designing processing, packaging and utility systems
- Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis
- Provide construction management and start-up management
- Incorporate personnel safety, food safety and regulatory requirements into all solutions
- Maintain an up-to-date awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes and regulations
- Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
- Travel 75% + to manage/support the successful completion of division capital projects

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- 5+ years of experience of project engineering (scoping, delivery, scheduling, budgeting, etc.)
- 2+ years in project leadership
- High volume manufacturing industry experience (food and beverage preferred)
- Ability to travel 60-75% across North America
- Experience with capital projects of up to $1M

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- Bakery, ice cream, or packaging experience (roasters, freezers, liquid mixers, ammonia, aseptic, etc.)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.