Manufacturing Capital Projects Lead

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IAPMO is seeking a Manufacturing Capital Projects Engineer in Illinois to lead capital investment initiatives that expand capacity, boost efficiency, and advance smart manufacturing. You will manage projects from concept to handover, collaborating with Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and external suppliers to deliver safe, on-time results.

The role emphasizes process optimization, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional leadership to meet budgets and ROI targets while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Exposure to flexographic printing or process engineering.
• Exposure with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Radius, Oracle), automation technologies, and lean manufacturing.
• Preferred: Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with data analytics tools (Power BI, Python, Minitab) and CAD is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital investment projects from concept through implementation, including scoping, business case, budgeting, scheduling, vendor selection, procurement, installation, commissioning, qualification, and closeout.
• Develop and manage project scopes, CapEx justifications, ROI analyses, budgets, schedules, and risk/change controls.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Evaluate equipment and automation; manage suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Coordinate site preparation, utilities, FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, installation, commissioning, startup, and punch-list closure.
• Communicate project status, risks, budget variances, and schedule impacts to leadership.
• Define acceptance criteria and verify safety, quality, throughput, waste, labor, reliability, and financial results.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, EHS to optimize processes and equipment layouts.
• Present updates and performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support ISO, FSC, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or related field

Tools

Power BI

Python

Minitab

CAD

Job description

IAPMO is seeking a Manufacturing Capital Projects Engineer in Illinois to lead capital investment initiatives that expand capacity, boost efficiency, and advance smart manufacturing. You will manage projects from concept to handover, collaborating with Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and external suppliers to deliver safe, on-time results.

The role emphasizes process optimization, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional leadership to meet budgets and ROI targets while supporting