Capital Projects Engineer

Job Title: Capital Project Engineer

Role Overview:

As the Capital Project Engineer, you will lead the site’s engineering strategy and execution, overseeing capital projects, facility operations, and team development. You'll work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, R&D, Operations, and Corporate Engineering to ensure the plant's infrastructure, systems, and processes meet current and future business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Development:

  • Collaborate with HR and the Consumer Division Engineering team to define and fulfill staffing and resource requirements.

  • Manage and coach the plant engineering team, focusing on talent development and performance management.

• Capital Project & Budget Management:

  • Own the plant's capital budget, including forecasting, tracking, and managing capital expenditures.

  • Develop and maintain the plant’s 5-Year Capital Plan in alignment with division-wide masterplans.

• Project Execution & Initiative Management:

  • Lead the plant’s Initiative Management (IM) Pillar, ensuring effective use of IM tools and methodologies.

  • Ensure efficient execution of capital and expense projects, adherence to purchasing standards, and data-driven improvement initiatives.

  • Oversee successful project start-ups using IM tools, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and commissioning protocols.

• Product & Process Innovation:

  • Partner with R&D during new product development to support process transformation and equipment selection.

  • Provide engineering feedback and ensure initiatives are technically feasible and scalable.

• Facilities & Compliance Oversight:

  • Manage facilities and utilities systems, ensuring operational reliability and compliance 

  • Maintain property records, manage permitting documentation, and oversee structural and systems improvements.

  • Lead the site’s Business Continuity Plan (BCP) related to facilities, utilities, and equipment.

• Technical Safety & Sustainability:

  • Own and develop key technical safety programs including Process Safety, Combustible Dust, Fire Safety, and Electrical Compliance.

  • Work closely with the Plant HS&E Leader to ensure environmental and safety requirements are met.

  • Collaborate with Sustainability Leaders to drive initiatives in energy, water, and waste reduction.

• Cross-Functional Contribution:

  • Support broader plant improvement efforts related to Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, Delivery, Organizational Development, and Sustainability.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

• 7+ years of engineering experience

• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment

• Proven experience managing large, complex teams

• Capital project and cost center management experience

• Strategic and operational leadership capabilities

• Flexible and adaptable work schedule

• Experience in one or more technical areas: process/manufacturing equipment, packaging systems, electrical or controls engineering, facilities, or plant construction/start-up

• Demonstrated success in creating high-performance work cultures and systems

• Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively collaborate across departments and leadership levels

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