Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

About The Role

As a Project Engineer you will serve as the central driver for capital projects that directly impact the efficiency and modernization of a high‑output manufacturing environment. You will lead the full lifecycle of multiple concurrent projects, from initial scoping and cost‑benefit analysis through to final construction and equipment installation. Beyond managing budgets and timelines, this role functions as a technical bridge between operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.

You will be responsible for optimizing equipment effectiveness and implementing process improvements that ensure our production lines remain safe, sustainable, and highly productive.

• Managing all aspects and resources of multiple capital projects from inception through completion, developing detailed objectives and standards to meet all project deadlines and deliverables, and ensuring that all budgetary guidelines are met (typically under $2M in value).
• Managing capital appropriation for assigned projects, preparing cost/benefit analysis to justify and support project approvals, and preparing detailed written reports and presentations outlining the status of projects.
• Managing contractor and construction activities on assigned projects, ensuring successful project execution.
• Working collaboratively with the Operations and Maintenance/Engineering departments to provide technical support in the acquisition, installation, operation, maintenance, and improvement of manufacturing equipment, including facilitating disposal of obsolete equipment.
• Ensuring that departmental and plant objectives are met in the areas such as Safety, Quality, Sanitation and Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
• Developing and implementing process improvement projects to increase productivity, reliability, sustainability, and cost reduction.
• Supporting a High Performance Work environment by utilizing a total team approach to process improvements.

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial).
• Minimum 5 years of project engineering experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Demonstrated leadership, planning, organizing and communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects from the evaluation through implementation stages.
• Experience scoping capital projects, managing capital projects to budgets, obtaining equipment specifications, managing schedules, and managing construction activities.
• Experience leading large project teams.

• Project engineering experience in the Facilities, food processing, pharmaceutical, and/or chemical processing industry.
• BS or MS Degree focused in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Knowledge and experience with plant operations, CAD systems and shop floor integration.
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system.
• A strong understanding of sanitary design concepts.
• Experience with maintenance programs and processes.

• Pay: $115,000 – $145,000 annually (depending on experience).
• Annual profit sharing bonus (variable).
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Health benefits:
  
  employee and family coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances; company‑funded life and long‑term disability insurances; short‑term disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee–family) available.
• 401(k) with employer match.

• Opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry‑leading projects.
• Ability to balance work and family activities.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
• Chance to learn and grow alongside knowledgeable engineers.
• Professional development, tuition reimbursement, and association membership reimbursements.