Corporate Capital Projects Engineer

LeoForce; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Corporate Capital Projects Engineer in Lathrop, CA, Senior level, to lead capital projects from scope to startup across multiple facilities. You will manage budgets, timelines, and vendor activities while ensuring FDA/GMP compliance and safety standards.

The role requires 4+ years of manufacturing capital project experience, AutoCAD familiarity, and PMP/PE preferred. Travel and cross-functional teamwork are expected in this high-impact position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 4+ years capital project engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary capital projects $10–$50M.
• Strong background in FDA-regulated food or beverage manufacturing environments.
• Experience with GMPs, food safety standards, and EHS compliance.
• Knowledge of utilities, facilities, infrastructure, and process engineering systems.
• Basic AutoCAD proficiency.
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and project timelines/budgets.
• Proven ability to lead projects from concept through commissioning/startup.
• CMMS or EAM experience preferred (Infor/Hexagon EAM highly preferred).
• PM P or PE license preferred.
• Experience in aseptic or low-acid food manufacturing environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute capital projects from scope development through startup and closeout.
• Manage capital investments across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Partner with plant leadership and corporate teams on project goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Oversee equipment selection, procurement, vendor management, and contractor activities.
• Support construction management, commissioning, startup, and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, food safety, EHS, and regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues during project execution.
• Support infrastructure assessments and long-term capital planning strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, FSQ, EHS, Procurement, and Finance teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to automation, packaging, utilities, and production systems.

Skills

Capital project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project timelines & budgets

FDA-regulated environment knowledge

Vendor & contractor management

Startup & commissioning

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial)

Tools

AutoCAD

CMMS / EAM (Infor/Hexagon)

Job description

Corporate Capital Projects Engineer

Lathrop,CA, US

9 days ago

6921343

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $130,000 - $155,000 per year

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead and execute capital projects from scope development through startup and closeout
• Manage capital investments across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Partner with plant leadership and corporate teams on project goals, budgets, and timelines
• Oversee equipment selection, procurement, vendor management, and contractor activities
• Support construction management, commissioning, startup, and validation activities
• Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, food safety, EHS, and regulatory standards
• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues during project execution
• Support infrastructure assessments and long-term capital planning strategies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, FSQ, EHS, Procurement, and Finance teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to automation, packaging, utilities, and production systems

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum 4+ years of capital project engineering experience within manufacturing environments
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary capital projects up to $10MM - $50MM
• Strong background in FDA-regulated food or beverage manufacturing environments
• Experience with GMPs, food safety standards, and EHS compliance
• Knowledge of utilities, facilities, infrastructure, and process engineering systems
• Basic AutoCAD proficiency required
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and project timelines/budgets
• Proven ability to lead projects from concept through commissioning/startup
• CMMS or EAM experience preferred (Infor/Hexagon EAM highly preferred)
• PMP certification or PE license preferred
• Experience in aseptic or low-acid food manufacturing environments is highly preferred

A bit about us:

Founded nearly a century ago and based in Germantown, WI, with additional manufacturing operations across the U.S., we are a rapidly growing food and beverage manufacturing organization focused on innovation, operational excellence, and long-term investment in our people and facilities. We specialize in delivering high-quality products in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments while maintaining a collaborative culture centered around communication, wellness, and continuous improvement.

Why join us?

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA Options
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Career Growth Opportunities Across Multiple Manufacturing Facilities
• Stable & Growing Company with Continued Capital Investments
• Collaborative Team Environment Focused on Communication, Community & Wellness
• Travel Exposure Across Multiple Manufacturing Operations – 25% to 50% annually

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