Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Regional Project Engineer (Capital Projects)

Location: Chicagoland Area (Western Suburbs) - Relocation Assistance Provided

This role leads regional capital projects across multiple manufacturing sites, managing initiatives from early concept and scope development through installation, start-up, and post-project evaluation. The Regional Project Engineer serves as a hands‑on, field‑based resource, partnering closely with plant, regional, and corporate stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable, and cost‑effective capital solutions that support operational performance and long‑term growth.

• Lead multiple capital projects concurrently from planning through closeout
• Develop capital plans, scopes of work, preliminary cost estimates, and funding requests
• Manage project budgets, schedules, risks, vendors, and contractors
• Coordinate engineering, purchasing, construction, and plant operations teams
• Oversee equipment installation, construction activities, commissioning, and start‑up
• Ensure proper training, documentation, and project acceptance
• Maintain detailed project records, cost tracking, and status reporting
• Review project outcomes, identify improvements, and share best practices across sites
• Support continuous improvement by developing and maintaining technical standards
• Ensure full compliance with safety policies, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices

• 5–10 years of experience in plant engineering or capital project management within manufacturing
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects, typically totaling $10–15 M in capital spend
• Experience with plant expansions, line additions, and equipment installations
• Strong communication, organization, and cross‑functional leadership skills
• Ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced, field‑based environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Knowledge of refrigeration, steam, or wastewater systems is a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred, or equivalent technical experience
• PMP certification, technical degree, or military background viewed positively
• Manufacturing plant setting with variable conditions
• Approximately 30–50% domestic travel
• Ability to meet physical demands typical of plant environments

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management, Design, and Engineering

Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Manufacturing