Engineering Project Manager

MAC Incorporated; Connecticut; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MAC Incorporated in Hartford, CT is seeking a Project Engineering Manager who can lead capital projects across manufacturing operations and partner closely with operations and maintenance teams. This role requires 50% travel and hands-on plant presence.

Responsibilities include developing capital expenditure plans, scoping, budgeting, and scheduling; leading project teams, ensuring safety and compliance, and driving reliability and OEE improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Civil Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a process manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading CAPEX projects from concept to start-up and closeout.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and people management experience.
• Hands-on presence in the plant while leading strategic project initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple capital projects and drive improvements.
• Up to 50% travel for project work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the facility capital expenditure plan based on operational needs.
• Lead capital projects from scope development to start-up and close-out.
• Prepare budgets, schedules, and cost-benefit analyses for capital investments.
• Create equipment layouts, process designs, and facility specifications.
• Select manufacturing equipment, vendors, and contractors; manage change control.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

LOOKING FOR A PROJECT ENGINEERING MANAGER WHO IS OPEN TO 50% TRAVEL WITHIN A YEAR. IDEALLY YOU WILL RESIDE IN EITHER BETHANY CT OR GRAND PRAIRIE TX.

MUST HAVES:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Civil Engineering preferred.

5+ years of experience in a process manufacturing environment.

Proven experience leading capital (CAPEX) projects from concept and planning through execution, startup, and closeout across manufacturing operations.

Demonstrated success leading, mentoring, and developing teams, with prior people management experience.

Comfortable balancing strategic project leadership with a hands-on presence in the plant, working closely with operations and production teams.

Ability to lead and manage multiple capital projects while driving operational improvements and supporting manufacturing objectives.

Up to 50% project-based travel required.

Position Summary

The Project Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the capital expenditure portfolio and providing engineering support for the design, specification, construction, installation, and start-up of new and improved manufacturing processes, equipment, buildings, and support systems.

This position manages capital projects from concept through completion while focusing on safety, quality, reliability, cost, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage the facility capital expenditure plan based on operational and business needs.

Lead capital projects from scope development and cost justification through installation and start-up.

Develop project budgets, schedules, cost-benefit analyses, and capital expenditure justifications.

Create equipment layouts, process designs, and facility specifications.

Evaluate and select manufacturing equipment, vendors, suppliers, and contractors.

Manage project scope, schedule, cost, and change control to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Coordinate equipment installations with contractors, suppliers, Operations, and Maintenance.

Support equipment and process commissioning, start-up, and transition to Operations.

Ensure projects comply with OSHA, environmental, safety, building, and construction requirements.

Track project spending, purchase orders, invoices, and capital expenditures.

Lead and prioritize engineering projects and allocate appropriate resources.

Provide direction, performance feedback, and development to engineering team members.

Troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment and process issues.

Drive OEE, production efficiency, yield, reliability, and process improvement initiatives.

Develop operator and maintenance training for new equipment and processes.

Support development of preventive/corrective maintenance programs and critical spare parts inventories.

Identify and implement improvements that reduce waste, downtime, and non-value-added activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required; Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Civil Engineering preferred.

5+ years of engineering experience in a process manufacturing environment.

Experience with the design, specification, acquisition, installation, and start-up of industrial equipment and manufacturing processes.

Strong capital project management, budgeting, scheduling, and cost-control experience.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with limited supervision.

Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Project.