Engineering Manager - Capital Projects

• Lead capital projects including equipment installations, facility upgrades, and process improvements from planning through execution.
• Develop and manage project budgets, timelines, and ROI justifications.
• Improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime through root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with GMPs, FDA, USDA, and OSHA requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Sanitation to support production goals and regulatory compliance.
• Manage engineering staff, contractors, and vendors while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase manufacturing performance.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or related Engineering field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing.
• 2+ years of engineering leadership or capital project management experience.
• Experience managing capital projects and equipment installations.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.

Preferred

• Food, beverage, dairy, frozen food, or other CPG manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with GMPs, food safety regulations, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with plant utilities, facility infrastructure, and capital planning.

• Capital projects completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Improved equipment reliability and reduced downtime.
• Measurable cost savings and operational improvements.
• Strong cross-functional partnerships that support safe, efficient manufacturing.