Project Engineer
Salary: Up to $120,000 Base + Annual Bonus + Relocation Assistance
A leading industrial manufacturing organization is seeking a Project Engineer to support capital improvement initiatives within a large-scale production facility. This position offers the opportunity to lead impactful projects from concept through completion while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys managing projects, collaborating across multiple departments, and driving facility improvements that improve productivity, reliability, and long-term business performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute capital projects from initial scope development through design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and project closeout.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
- Coordinate with production, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and external vendors throughout all project phases.
- Develop and review engineering drawings, project documentation, equipment layouts, and technical specifications.
- Support process improvements and plant modernization initiatives focused on efficiency, reliability, and safety.
- Conduct project financial evaluations and cost analyses to support investment decisions.
- Track project milestones, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain timelines and budgets.
- Ensure all projects comply with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee contractor activities and support equipment installation and startup efforts.
- Present project updates, progress reports, and recommendations to plant leadership.
- Participate in troubleshooting efforts and collaborate with operations teams to identify long-term improvement opportunities.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that drive sustainable operational results.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical, or related discipline preferred).
- Minimum of 6 years of engineering, project management, capital project, or mechanical design experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process environment.
- Understanding of project management principles, scheduling, budgeting, and financial analysis.
- Experience working with process equipment, facility improvement projects, or manufacturing systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a dynamic production environment.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Experience
- Capital project management within manufacturing, heavy industrial, process, packaging, building materials, chemical, food & beverage, metals, mining, or similar industries.
- Experience supporting equipment installations, plant expansions, facility upgrades, or process optimization projects.
- Exposure to mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, controls, utilities, energy systems, or production equipment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary up to $120,000, depending on experience.
- Annual performance bonus program.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings program with company contribution.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Long-term career growth opportunities within a stable and growing manufacturing organization.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to take ownership of high-visibility projects while building a long-term career with a company committed to investing in its people, technology, and manufacturing operations.
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