Capital Projects Engineer, Manufacturing Operations

Mergon Moulded Plastics; Anderson (SC); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Mergon Moulded Plastics is seeking a Capital Projects Engineer to lead plant-wide manufacturing initiatives from concept to startup. You will own capital equipment and facility upgrades, coordinate installations, and drive safety, quality, and throughput improvements on budget and on schedule.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s in engineering with 3+ years in manufacturing project delivery, strong planning and communication, and a Lean mindset to optimize operations and support new product

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field.
• 3+ years in manufacturing engineering or project management.
• Proven experience delivering capital equipment, facility, or industrial improvement projects.
• Strong planning, organization, and communication capabilities.
• Working knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement practices.

Responsabilidades

• Own capital equipment and facility improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Coordinate equipment installations, plant upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and layout optimizations.
• Enable new product introductions, including equipment start-up, commissioning, and validation.
• Develop clear scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and technical specifications.
• Direct contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to execute safely, on time, and on budget.
• Advance safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and overall operational efficiency.
• Provide hands-on technical support and drive root cause investigations for equipment and process issues.
• Champion continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing methods and structured problem solving.

Conocimientos

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Capital Projects Engineer, Manufacturing OperationsPicture a typical day: you walk the production floor with Operations, hear a Maintenance update on a critical asset, huddle with Quality about a new launch, and finalize vendor schedules for an upcoming line upgrade. By week’s end, you’ve presented a scope, locked a budget, and green-lit an installation plan that improves safety and boosts throughput.The Work You’ll LeadFrom idea to start-up, you’ll be accountable for delivering manufacturing projects that elevate plant performance:Own capital equipment and facility improvement projects from planning through implementation.Coordinate equipment installations, plant upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and layout optimizations.Enable new product introductions, including equipment start-up, commissioning, and validation.Develop clear scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and technical specifications.Direct contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to execute safely, on time, and on budget.Advance safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and overall operational efficiency.Provide hands-on technical support and drive root cause investigations for equipment and process issues.Champion continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing methods and structured problem solving.What You BringBachelor’s in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related field.3+ years in manufacturing engineering or project management.Proven experience delivering capital equipment, facility, or industrial improvement projects.Strong planning, organization, and communication capabilities.Working knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement practices.Skilled at juggling multiple priorities and collaborating across functions.Impact, Growth, and RewardsLead high-impact capital and facility initiatives that move key plant metrics.High-visibility role with direct influence on performance and growth.Collaborative culture with meaningful professional development opportunities.Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.Reports To: Technical ManagerReady to Build What’s Next?If you’re a results-driven engineer who loves turning concepts into reliable, safe, and efficient operations, we’d love to connect.