Senior Project Engineer - Manufacturing - Charleston *HYBRID*

Capital Project Engineer

Lead a diverse portfolio of capital projects critical to company performance. Role offers a mix of project leadership, process improvement, and strategy.

Job Description

Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning and operational hand off. Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans. Build business cases and cost justifications for capital funding requests. Manage multiple concurrent projects, typically overseeing 6-12 projects at various stages of execution. Track project milestones, budgets, risks, and overall project performance. Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, maintenance, operations, quality, safety, purchasing, and external contractors. Support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and validation activities. Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, productivity, and material flow. Develop and execute process improvement initiatives, production trials, and prototyping activities. Analyze operational data and make recommendations based on findings. Evaluate new technologies, manufacturing methods, and automation opportunities. Create implementation plans, operating procedures, and supporting documentation. Present project updates, recommendations, and business proposals to leadership. Support long-term manufacturing improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs. Work on projects ranging from approximately $20K to $300K in value and spanning from several months to over a year in duration.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical Sciences, or a related discipline preferred. 5+ years of experience managing capital projects within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Proven experience developing business cases and securing approval for capital expenditures. Strong project management experience involving multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities. Experience leading manufacturing improvement, equipment installation, facility upgrades, or process optimization initiatives. Background supporting mechanical systems, manufacturing equipment, or technology-focused operations preferred. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation. Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. Experience working with vendors, contractors, equipment suppliers, and cross-functional teams. AutoCAD experience preferred. SAP experience is highly desirable. PMP certification is helpful but not required. Experience with automation, process development, continuous improvement, or lean manufacturing initiatives is a plus.

What's on Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits. Opportunity to lead a broad range of impactful capital projects. High-visibility role with direct interaction with plant and engineering leadership. Exposure to project definition, business case development, equipment implementation, and manufacturing strategy. Ability to influence operational improvements and future capital investments. Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional engagement. Hybrid flexibility with the opportunity to work remotely 1-2 days per week depending on project demands. Stable long-term career opportunity within a growing manufacturing organization.

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Project / Program Management

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Where: Charleston

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Harrison Roche

Job Reference: JN-082026-7086646