At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams.   We are currently looking to hire a Project Engineer I based in City of Industry, CA!  

At Danone, our commitment to manufacturing the highest quality products and meeting market demand is a fundamental driver for our plant teams. We are currently seeking a Project Engineer for our City of Industry, CA facility. In this role, you will be part of the plant engineering team and be responsible for supporting strategic, operational, and policy-related aspects of the plant, with a focus on safety, quality, performance, management, and organizational objectives. You will be responsible for multiple capital projects within the plant, overseeing technical execution, timeline management, and financial oversight for each project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Project execution of current Processing, Packaging, Building and Utility projects
• Ensuring all Engineering work meets state and company safety policies.
• Work with Engineering Manager to align on project priorities
• Work with CAPEX analyst to manage the capital forecast and budget for each project
• Create, design and evaluate initial call for tender documents with the Engineering Manager
• Work with Regional Engineering teams during bidding processes and technical alignment
• Work with the CAPEX procurement team to align on priorities and contract negotiations
• Travel is required occasionally for training or plant projects (approx. 10%)
• Able to lead in resolution of technical downtime.

The base compensation range for this position is $90,000 -$115,000 Base salary range commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.

Job Qualifications:

• Experience and working knowledge in:

• • Integrated automation and controls technology
  • High speed packaging systems design
  • Dairy process engineering and PMO, 3A standards
  • Plant based process engineering
  • Manufacturing plant utility systems (electrical, steam, glycol, ammonia, compress air)
• Must be organized and self-disciplined to accommodate the management of concurrent projects
• Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekend or late shifts, as needed to complete projects and business continuity.

Experience and Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Science or relevant degree from an accredited College or University
• 3 to 5 years of experience
  • 3 years of relevant Engineering experience required, preferably in CPG beverage/food manufacturing
• Project Management PMP a plus
• PLC / Automation background a plus
• Knowledge in lean manufacturing practices and programs a plus

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free,  STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®. 

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. 

You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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