Engineering Manager, Capital Projects (Multi-Site)

CJ Schwan's; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

CJ Schwan's is seeking an Engineering Manager for our Houston area frozen food facilities (Pasadena/Deer Park). You will lead capital projects, serve as gatekeeper for budgets and scopes, and drive EHS and food safety improvements across two sites.

The role requires a strong background in process/packaging equipment and multi-site budgeting, with leadership of cross-functional teams and subcontractors. Competitive compensation and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Process preferred).
• Minimum 10 years' experience in Process, Packaging equipment, Infrastructure, and/or Maintenance in Food & Beverage or CPG settings.
• Significant experience with project cost controls and conformance to PM best practices.
• Experience executing bid processes and managing subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Plant Project Engineers to scope, plan, and execute capital projects including budget, schedule, cash flow, procurement and risk mitigation.
• Serve as the capital approval gatekeeper, reviewing scopes and execution plans for feasibility and standards compliance.
• Provide coaching on vendor selection, engineering standards, and resourcing; support talent development and succession planning.
• Ensure adherence to project management best practices and elevate high-risk issues as needed.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate operational needs into project plans.
• Collaborate with Finance to review capital allocation, validate cash flow forecasts, and ensure accurate closeouts.
• Support capital planning by providing project performance insights and long-term investment strategies with site leadership.
• Lead select capital projects from concept through completion.

Skills

Budgeting across multi-site facilities

Project management

Cost controls

Subcontractor management

Food & Beverage industry experience

Education

Engineering degree (BS or MS)

Job description

CJ Schwan's is seeking an Engineering Manager for our Houston area frozen food facilities (Pasadena/Deer Park). You will lead capital projects, serve as gatekeeper for budgets and scopes, and drive EHS and food safety improvements across two sites.

The role requires a strong background in process/packaging equipment and multi-site budgeting, with leadership of cross-functional teams and subcontractors. Competitive compensation and robust benefits are offered.