Lead NPI & Capital Projects Engineer

Linde plc; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to lead capital projects and drive NPI initiatives. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scopes, budgets, and schedules, and apply data-driven analysis to identify bottlenecks and improvements.

This on-site role emphasizes safety, quality, and cost reduction in a highly regulated environment. You will also develop metrics, support root-cause investigations, and present progress in weekly, monthly, and

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s in an engineering field with 3+ years of related experience, or 12+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, aerospace or electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Experience leading or supporting engineering projects in aerospace, manufacturing, automation, or regulated environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with customers and all levels.
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma or Operational Excellence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support capital projects, facility improvements, and equipment integration from conception through implementation.
• Serve as engineering liaison for NPI initiatives and customer-driven projects.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, resource plans, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams to ensure successful execution.
• Monitor progress and address risks, constraints, and schedule impacts.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Develop metrics and reporting tools to track project and operational performance.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Excel & data analysis

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

NPI project experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (MS/MA/MBA) or 12+ years experience in lieu of a degree

Job description

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to lead capital projects and drive NPI initiatives. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scopes, budgets, and schedules, and apply data-driven analysis to identify bottlenecks and improvements.

This on-site role emphasizes safety, quality, and cost reduction in a highly regulated environment. You will also develop metrics, support root-cause investigations, and present progress in weekly, monthly, and