Engineering Project Manager
Homechef · Chicago, IL · Posted May 29, 2026
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Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.
In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo ! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.
Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings.
The Engineering Project Manager is an organized, detail-oriented self-starter who leads cross-functional capital projects that support furthering the automation of the production process, maintaining and improving facilities, and enabling additional product lines. This position will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, supply chain, and vendors, to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Detailed Responsibilities
Manage multiple engineering capital projects simultaneously from conception to completion, including defining project scope, schedules, and budgets, identifying resources, managing project risks, and ensuring deliverables meet business goals.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and technical requirements, identify project risks and dependencies, and develop project plans that align with business objectives and technical requirements.
Provide project status updates and manage stakeholder expectations by communicating project progress, milestones, and risks.
Provide technical expertise to identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies and processes that improve production efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Ensure all projects comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
Manage project budgets and ensure costs are managed within budget.
Manage project documentation, including project plans, technical specifications, and project reports.
Drive strong communication between corporate and fulfillment centers to gain buy-in and alignment on initiatives.
Demonstrates a willingness to work flexible hours and travel frequently to fulfillment centers to provide regular on-site support, guidance, and drive accountability, while also developing strong relationships with site teams and local stakeholders.
This position requires up to 50% travel.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field: Engineering (Ideally in chemical, industrial, or mechanical)
Minimum of 2 years of managing projects and resources with $100k or greater scope in a fast-paced environment
Minimum of 2 years of experience in production/operational environments Interpersonal skills to work with team members across functions and in both production and corporate environments
Analytical proficiency to meet variable needs of the business
Ability to think “outside-the-box”
Ability to react on the fly to unforeseen production and planning scenarios as they arise
Computer proficiency (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, PowerPoint)
Strong ability to track details and to keep track of projectsExcellent written and verbal communication skills
Results-oriented attitude; able to multitask and get things done Willingness to embrace change and adjust quickly in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in CAD software, such as AutoCAD, is required
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Perks and Benefits
Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
401k program
Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses
How We Work Together
We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.
We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.
We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.
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