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