Senior Capital Project Engineer

Winland Foods

Lansing, MI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$74,000–$124,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Budget Management, Budgeting, Capital Project, Continuous Improvement, Food Production, Food Safety, Identify Issues, Lean Six Sigma, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Operational Support, Process Improvement, Project Development, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Startup, Time Management
LOCATION
Lansing, MI
POSTED
2 days ago

The Senior Capital Project Engineer will lead and manage capital improvement projects ($250K-$5M) across multiple food manufacturing facilities, ensuring safe, on-time, and budget-friendly execution from concept to startup.
They will coordinate with operations, contractors, and vendors, develop project plans, and track budgets and timelines.
Responsibilities include supporting plant operations, troubleshooting equipment issues, ensuring compliance with food safety and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Engineering, 3+ years of project management experience, and familiarity with manufacturing processes, automation, and sanitary design principles.
The role offers a hybrid remote work setup with 50-60% travel, competitive salary ($74K-$124K), benefits, and growth opportunities. Success is measured by project delivery, operational improvements, and strong team collaboration.

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Winland Foods