Project Engineer, Processing

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

Job purpose:

The Project Engineer supports the execution of capital and commercialization projects within the processing work stream. This role provides technical expertise in equipment design, installation, and commissioning, while collaborating closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and external vendors. The Project Engineer ensures that processing systems meet performance, safety, and compliance standards, and contributes to the successful delivery of projects through detailed engineering support and documentation.

Responsibilities:

Technical Project Support

• Assist in scope development, including technical feasibility assessments and identification of potential gaps.


• Provide engineering input for budget, schedule, and risk analysis.


• Support equipment delivery coordination, installation, commissioning, and startup activities.


• Participate in factory acceptance testing, punch list development, and project closeout.

Engineering & Documentation

• Ensure processing equipment meets fairlife’s technical specifications and sanitary design standards.


• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including P&IDs, equipment specifications, and turnover packages.


• Contribute to the creation of standardized technical databases for future project reference.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to support project transitions and commercialization efforts.


• Coordinate with EHS and Quality teams to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.


• Support integration of PLCs, HMIs, and automated systems related to processing equipment.

Continuous Improvement & Communication

• Implement plant fit-out elements such as signage, workstations, lab equipment, and safety barriers.


• Provide regular technical updates to project stakeholders and maintain project tracking tools.


• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure successful project execution and operational readiness.

Desired skills/qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred).


• 3–5+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing; dairy, food and beverage, or liquid processing preferred.


• Strong understanding of aseptic and sanitary design standards.


• Proficient in reading and interpreting P&IDs.


• Familiarity with utility systems (steam, boiler, glycol chillers, tower water, RO systems, electrical).


• Experience supporting capital and commercial projects in a technical capacity.


• Knowledge of FDA and PMO regulations related to processing equipment and facilities.


• Strong collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams.


• Proficient in SharePoint, MS Office Suite, and AutoCAD.


• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles is a plus.


• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and attention to detail.

Position location: Webster, NY (Onsite) or Coopersville MI (Onsite)

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Travel requirements: 10-40%

Exempt/nonexempt: Exempt

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected].

For Recruitment Agencies

At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.