Manufacturing Capital Projects Engineer

Van Drunen Farms; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Drunen Family of Companies in Momence, IL is seeking a manufacturing-focused engineer to lead capital projects across our facilities. You will drive scope, budgets, scheduling, and ROI analyses while coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Finance teams to secure approvals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 2+ years of capital project management in manufacturing, plus strong skills in Excel, MS Project, CAD, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Two or more years of experience in a similar engineering role, with capital project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, communication, project management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, MS Project, and 2D/3D CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects from planning through execution, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, justification, and reporting.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Finance teams to develop project plans, ROI analyses, and project approvals.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend equipment purchases while supporting facility modifications, equipment installations, and process improvements.
• Coordinate contractors, internal resources, and project activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Oversee equipment start-ups and facility commissioning activities in collaboration with Production leadership.
• Support engineering standards, project management processes, continuous improvement initiatives, and the development of interns and team members.

Skills

Capital project management

Manufacturing experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

CAD (2D/3D)

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Van Drunen Family of Companies in Momence, IL is seeking a manufacturing-focused engineer to lead capital projects across our facilities. You will drive scope, budgets, scheduling, and ROI analyses while coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Finance teams to secure approvals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 2+ years of capital project management in manufacturing, plus strong skills in Excel, MS Project, CAD, and related tools.