Senior Project Engineer – Manufacturing Capital Projects

Schreiber Foods; Silao (Ciudad); On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Schreiber Foods in Silao, Mexico, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects from concept through commissioning, mentoring engineers, and guiding cross‑functional teams. You will ensure safety, environmental and quality standards while driving project delivery and investment justification.

You will develop specifications, evaluate vendors, and apply enterprise project management practices to improve capacity, efficiency and profitability across our plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).
• Typically 6–9 years of experience in engineering, capital project execution, or manufacturing.
• Spanish and English fluency required.
• Experience leading capital projects and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of project management principles and systems.
• Technical experience with manufacturing systems and automation; PLCs/VFDs/servo experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning and closeout.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams including internal partners, external resources, equipment suppliers, and contractors.
• Ensure designs and execution comply with safety, sanitation, food safety, environmental, and government regulations.
• Provide technical direction, priorities, and progress updates to stakeholders.
• Develop specifications, equipment requirements, and scope documents; support vendor evaluation.

Skills

Spanish & English fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)

Job description

Schreiber Foods in Silao, Mexico, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects from concept through commissioning, mentoring engineers, and guiding cross‑functional teams. You will ensure safety, environmental and quality standards while driving project delivery and investment justification.

You will develop specifications, evaluate vendors, and apply enterprise project management practices to improve capacity, efficiency and profitability across our plant operations.