Capital Projects Engineer - Onsite Food Manufacturing

Van Drunen Farms; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Job summary

Van Drunen Farms is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead capital projects across a manufacturing environment, from planning through execution, with strong collaboration across Operations, Maintenance and Finance teams.

You will coordinate scopes, budgets, schedules, ROI analyses, and vendor evaluations, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2+ years’ experience are required, with preferred experience in chemical/pharma/food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Two or more years of experience in a similar engineering role, with capital project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Chemical, Pharmaceutical or Food Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, communication, project management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, MS Project, and 2D/3D CAD software.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, collaboration, mentoring, and change management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects from planning through execution, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, justification, and reporting.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Finance teams to develop project plans, ROI analyses, and project approvals.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend equipment purchases while supporting facility modifications, equipment installations, and process improvements.
• Coordinate contractors, internal resources, and project activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Oversee equipment start-ups and facility commissioning activities in collaboration with Production leadership.
• Support engineering standards, project management processes, continuous improvement initiatives, and the development of interns and team members.

Skills

Capital project management

Engineering

Manufacturing experience

Project planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

MS Project

CAD 2D/3D

Job description

Van Drunen Farms is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead capital projects across a manufacturing environment, from planning through execution, with strong collaboration across Operations, Maintenance and Finance teams.

You will coordinate scopes, budgets, schedules, ROI analyses, and vendor evaluations, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2+ years’ experience are required, with preferred experience in chemical/pharma/food manufacturing.