CAPEX Engineer

LeoForce; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with Company Match

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA option

PTO & Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Employee discounts

Career growth

Travel opportunities

Job summary

LeoForce in California is seeking a Senior Capital Projects Engineer to lead multiple capital projects from concept through startup and closeout.

You will develop scopes, schedules, budgets and execution strategies, partner with plant and corporate stakeholders, manage vendor relationships, oversee construction, commissioning and startup, and ensure compliance with FDA, GMP and safety standards across sites. The role offers competitive compensation and travel across facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 4 years of capital project experience within manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing projects up to $10MM across multiple disciplines.
• Experience supporting projects from concept through commissioning and startup.
• Strong background in FDA-regulated food or beverage manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of GMP requirements and manufacturing safety standards.
• Basic AutoCAD proficiency.
• Proven ability to manage vendors, contractors, timelines, and project budgets.
• Strong technical problem-solving and project leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute multiple capital projects from concept through startup and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution strategies.
• Partner with plant and corporate stakeholders to establish project objectives.
• Support equipment specification, selection, and procurement activities.
• Manage vendor relationships and contractor performance.
• Oversee construction execution activities.
• Coordinate commissioning and startup efforts.
• Ensure complete and accurate project documentation.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, GMP, LACF, food safety, EHS, and applicable regulations.
• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues during implementation.
• Support site assessments and long-range capital planning initiatives.
• Develop engineering strategies aligned with operational objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, FSQ, EHS, Procurement, Finance, and external partners.

Skills

Project leadership

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

CMMS (Infor/Hexagon EAM)

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Job Description

Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $135,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Details

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Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead and execute multiple capital projects from concept through startup and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution strategies.
• Partner with plant and corporate stakeholders to establish project objectives.
• Support equipment specification, selection, and procurement activities.
• Manage vendor relationships and contractor performance.
• Oversee construction execution activities.
• Coordinate commissioning and startup efforts.
• Ensure complete and accurate project documentation.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, GMP, LACF, food safety, EHS, and applicable regulations.
• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues during implementation.
• Support site assessments and long-range capital planning initiatives.
• Develop engineering strategies aligned with operational objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, FSQ, EHS, Procurement, Finance, and external partners.

Qualifications Needed:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 4 years of capital project experience within manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing projects up to $10MM across multiple disciplines.
• Experience supporting projects from concept through commissioning and startup.
• Strong background in FDA-regulated food or beverage manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of GMP requirements and manufacturing safety standards.
• Basic AutoCAD proficiency.
• Proven ability to manage vendors, contractors, timelines, and project budgets.
• Strong technical problem-solving and project leadership capabilities.

Preferred:

• Experience within low-acid aseptic manufacturing environments.
• CMMS experience (Infor/Hexagon EAM preferred).
• PE License.
• PMP Certification.
• Knowledge of facilities, utilities, and energy systems engineering.

A bit about us:
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Founded nearly 130 years ago and based in the Greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, with additional manufacturing operations across multiple locations, we are a growing food and beverage manufacturer committed to innovation, operational excellence, and investing in our people. We deliver high-quality products to customers around the world while fostering a culture built around communication, community, wellness, and continuous improvement. Our continued growth creates exciting opportunities for engineers looking to make a measurable impact through large-scale capital initiatives.

Why join us?
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• Competitive Compensation: Strong base salary plus bonus potential (DOE)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• HSA Medical Plan Option with Annual Company Contribution
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Growth Opportunities to Expand Skillsets and Advance Your Career
• Collaborative Team Environment Focused on Communication, Community, and Wellness
• Proven Business Growth Creating Long-Term Career Opportunities
• Travel Opportunity: Exposure across multiple manufacturing facilities (25–50%)

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