Lead Capital Projects Engineer – Polyiso Manufacturing

Plastic Executive Recruiters; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Plastic Executive Recruiters is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects across multiple facilities, driving process optimization and Lean Six Sigma improvements. You will guide design, commissioning, and start-up while ensuring safe, on-budget execution.

You will mentor engineering talent, develop enterprise-wide standards, and partner with Operations, R&D, Maintenance, Quality, EH&S, and Supply Chain to deliver reliable manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in polyiso insulation, chemical processing, or related manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience leading capital projects from concept through commissioning.
• Strong background in process optimization and equipment implementation.
• Hands-on knowledge of foam lamination, chemical metering, materials handling, and process engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex capital projects from concept through design, installation, commissioning, and start-up.
• Drive process optimization and manufacturing improvements across multiple production facilities.
• Provide technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, process, automation, and manufacturing systems.
• Support equipment upgrades, capacity expansions, commercialization projects, and automation initiatives.
• Develop and standardize best practices related to foam lamination, chemical metering, materials handling, mixing, and process control.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, Maintenance, Quality, EH&S, Supply Chain, and other technical teams.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify opportunities for throughput, quality, efficiency, and reliability improvements.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, technical specifications, and implementation plans.
• Lead engineering teams, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement principles to manufacturing processes.
• Establish engineering standards, specifications, and best practices across facilities.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to developing technical talent.
• Ensure projects meet safety, environmental, quality, regulatory, schedule, and financial requirements.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Data-driven decision making

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

Plastic Executive Recruiters is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects across multiple facilities, driving process optimization and Lean Six Sigma improvements. You will guide design, commissioning, and start-up while ensuring safe, on-budget execution.

You will mentor engineering talent, develop enterprise-wide standards, and partner with Operations, R&D, Maintenance, Quality, EH&S, and Supply Chain to deliver reliable manufacturing solutions.