Factory Transformation Project Engineer — ESOP Ownership

Energy Jobline ZR; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k & ESOP

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Wellness Program

Safety Incentive Program

24/7 Chaplain Care

Job summary

ITAC is seeking a full-time Project Engineer to support a multi-year factory transformation initiative. You will plan, coordinate, and execute small-to-medium capital and operational projects within an active manufacturing environment over the next 2–3 years, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate has experience managing industrial projects, plant layout changes, and cross-functional teams, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, industrial engineering, or related field with 5 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial setting, OR 10 years of relevant experience without degree.
• Experience managing projects within a manufacturing environment or industrial setting; coordinating launches for new production equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex factory transformation projects
• Manage the implementation of a new plant layout / plant transformation
• Organize project teams and assign responsibilities
• Develop project scope, schedules, and cost estimates
• Determine resource and contracting requirements
• Monitor and report on project status including cost, timing, and staffing
• Ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards
• Identify and resolve obstacles to completing project on time and to budget
• Integrate vendor tasks into the project plan and track vendor deliverables

Skills

Strong industrial project background

Layout changes in manufacturing plants

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering, or any related field

10+ years of relevant experience in managing heavy manufacturing projects if without degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ITAC is seeking a full-time Project Engineer to support a multi-year factory transformation initiative. You will plan, coordinate, and execute small-to-medium capital and operational projects within an active manufacturing environment over the next 2–3 years, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

The ideal candidate has experience managing industrial projects, plant layout changes, and cross-functional teams, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.