Capital Project Engineer

Actalent; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Family support

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Capital Project Engineer to lead end-to-end capital projects in a manufacturing setting. You will plan scopes, schedules, and budgets, and coordinate across Operations, Engineering, and Finance to ensure on-time delivery within budget.

You will collaborate with R&D and Product Engineering to introduce new technologies and drive multi-year capital improvement plans while maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, and quality standards in a fully onsite Oshkosh environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years in project/administrative roles, preferably capital project.
• Capital equipment knowledge in manufacturing.
• Understanding of engineering theories and practical application.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• 2D CAD experience (DraftSight/AutoCAD).
• Hands-on experience in technical manufacturing roles.
• Strong project management and engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end capital project execution from concept to handoff.
• Develop scopes, schedules, and capital budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance.
• Manage vendors, tenders, and contracts.
• Monitor progress and budget, manage risks and corrective actions.
• Lead project communications and stakeholder alignment.
• Contribute to capital budgets and long-range capital plans.
• Collaborate with R&D and Product Engineering to introduce new tech.
• Support facility upgrades and equipment replacement plans.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance across project phases.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices in capital projects.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing experience

MS Office

Engineering principles

CAD (DraftSight/AutoCAD)

Technical manufacturing knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

DraftSight

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Capital Project Engineer

Job Description

The Capital Project Engineer leads end-to-end capital project execution within a manufacturing environment, managing initiatives from initial concept through design, construction, commissioning, and final handoff to operations. This role drives project planning and budgeting, introduces new technologies and equipment into production, and supports multi-year capital improvement strategies while ensuring safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across all project activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of capital projects, managing efforts from initial concept through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and final handoff to operations.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scopes of work, schedules, timelines, and capital budgets that align with business objectives and operational goals.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams, partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage vendors, contractors, and external partners, overseeing tendering processes, scope validation, and contract execution to protect business interests and maintain quality standards.
• Monitor project performance and financials, tracking progress against plan, managing risks, and implementing corrective actions to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Lead project communication and alignment, organizing and facilitating regular meetings to identify dependencies, resolve issues, and maintain clear visibility for stakeholders.
• Support capital planning and strategy by contributing to annual capital budgets and long-range capital improvement plans for facilities and equipment.
• Collaborate with R&D and Product Engineering to introduce new technologies, equipment, and processes into production, ensuring smooth integration with existing operations.
• Develop and support multi-year capital improvement plans focused on facility upgrades, expansions, and equipment replacement strategies.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance throughout all project phases, adhering to health, safety, and environmental standards during design, construction, and commissioning.
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution by contributing to standard work, best practices, and process optimization across capital project activities.
• Apply strong technical knowledge of capital equipment and engineering principles to evaluate solutions, troubleshoot issues, and optimize project outcomes.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated project and administrative experience, preferably in capital project or project engineering roles.
• Technical knowledge of capital equipment and related functions within a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering theories and principles and their practical application to project and equipment design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including strong computer skills for documentation, analysis, and communication.
• Proficient user of 2D CAD software, including tools such as DraftSight and/or AutoCAD, for creating and reviewing technical drawings.
• Experience in technical manufacturing roles, providing hands-on understanding of production processes and equipment.
• Solid project management and project engineering skills, including planning, coordination, and execution of complex capital projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Oshkosh, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

• Provides a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and family support, with most standard benefits

Workplace Type

This is fully onsite position in Oshkosh,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engine