Sr. Project Engineer

Job description

• Lead multiple approved capital projects simultaneously, including large and complex manufacturing projects
• Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, milestones, and execution plans
• Drive project execution from approved design through installation, commissioning, startup, and final handoff
• Monitor project performance and resolve barriers that impact safety, quality, cost, or timing
• Ensure project deliverables are completed with strong execution discipline and clear accountability
• Bachelor's degree in engineering required
• 3+ years of engineering and capital project experience in manufacturing, industrial, or consumer packaged goods environments
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple capital projects simultaneously Experience in project planning, design engineering, construction support, installation, commissioning, and startup
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a plant environment Experience in food and beverage or consumer packaged goods manufacturing Experience supporting large-scale capital projects in an operating plant environment Experience with project governance, risk management, and reporting routines PMP or similar project management certification preferred Capital project execution Engineering leadership Cross-functional collaboration Project planning and controls Risk management Communication and stakeholder management Problem-solving and decision-making Startup and commissioning discipline
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Provide on-site engineering support during construction, installation, testing, and startup
• Ensure assets are implemented in accordance with engineering, safety, quality, and operational standards
• Support troubleshooting and technical problem-solving during project execution
• Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, safety, finance, procurement, and plant leadership to support project success
• Lead cross-functional communication, stakeholder alignment, and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle
• Establish and maintain project governance routines, status reporting, and escalation processes
• Coordinate project dependencies to ensure efficient implementation and readiness for startup
• Develop and maintain project estimates, forecasts, schedules, and status reporting
• Ensure project documentation, reporting, and closeout activities are complete and accurate
• Support trial runs, commissioning, startup readiness, and early operational stabilization
• Ensure action items and final action items are completed prior to project closeout