Lead Capital Projects Engineer - Manufacturing Ops

Ensign-Bickford Industries; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AFB International in Missouri is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital projects that improve safety, efficiency, and performance at our O'Fallon facility. You will own projects from concept to start-up, coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery while upholding engineering standards.

Strong knowledge of process equipment, CAD, PLCs, and regulatory compliance is required; prior food/processing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong project management skills in budgeting and scheduling.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar design software.
• Knowledge of PLCs and industrial automation.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with food or process manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept to commissioning and close-out.
• Ensure safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.
• Provide technical input to improve equipment reliability and processes.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
• Evaluate new technologies to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support long-term capital planning and facility improvements.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

PLC systems & industrial automation

Reading drawings (P&IDs, electrical)

Project management (budgeting & sched)

Data analysis

Collaboration & communication

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

AFB International in Missouri is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital projects that improve safety, efficiency, and performance at our O'Fallon facility. You will own projects from concept to start-up, coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery while upholding engineering standards.

Strong knowledge of process equipment, CAD, PLCs, and regulatory compliance is required; prior food/processing experience is a plus.