Capital Projects Engineer

Capital Projects Engineer

$130000 - $155000 per year | Lathrop, CA | On-Site | Permanent

Founded nearly a century ago and based in Germantown, WI, with additional manufacturing operations across the U.S., we are a rapidly growing food and beverage manufacturing organization focused on innovation, operational excellence, and long-term investment in our people and facilities. We specialize in delivering high-quality products in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments while maintaining a collaborative culture centered around communication, wellness, and continuous improvement.

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA Options
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Career Growth Opportunities Across Multiple Manufacturing Facilities
• Stable & Growing Company with Continued Capital Investments
• Collaborative Team Environment Focused on Communication, Community & Wellness
• Travel Exposure Across Multiple Manufacturing Operations – 25% to 50% annually

• Lead and execute capital projects from scope development through startup and closeout
• Manage capital investments across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Partner with plant leadership and corporate teams on project goals, budgets, and timelines
• Oversee equipment selection, procurement, vendor management, and contractor activities
• Support construction management, commissioning, startup, and validation activities
• Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, food safety, EHS, and regulatory standards
• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues during project execution
• Support infrastructure assessments and long-term capital planning strategies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, FSQ, EHS, Procurement, and Finance teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to automation, packaging, utilities, and production systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum 4+ years of capital project engineering experience within manufacturing environments
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary capital projects up to $10MM - $50MM
• Strong background in FDA-regulated food or beverage manufacturing environments
• Experience with GMPs, food safety standards, and EHS compliance
• Knowledge of utilities, facilities, infrastructure, and process engineering systems
• Basic AutoCAD proficiency required
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and project timelines/budgets
• Proven ability to lead projects from concept through commissioning/startup
• CMMS or EAM experience preferred (Infor/Hexagon EAM highly preferred)
• PMP certification or PE license preferred
• Experience in aseptic or low-acid food manufacturing environments is highly preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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