Manufacturing Capital Projects Manager

Standex; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Standex Electronics in Sugar Land, TX, is seeking a Project Engineer–Manufacturing Projects to drive capital project initiatives across our Houston-area facilities. You will lead scope, scheduling, budgeting, and vendor coordination to deliver on-time, safe, and compliant manufacturing improvements.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years managing manufacturing capital projects, experience with EPC contractors, and strong Lean and cross-functional leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field.
• 4–6 years of experience managing manufacturing capital projects.
• Experience managing EPC contractors and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Knowledge of manufacturing facility design and construction.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (25–50%).

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of capital projects from scope to risk management.
• Develop charters, execution strategies, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor KPIs and governance to report project performance.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors/contractors.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and safety standards.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Construction management degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

AutoCAD

MS Project

Construction management platforms

Job description

Standex Electronics in Sugar Land, TX, is seeking a Project Engineer–Manufacturing Projects to drive capital project initiatives across our Houston-area facilities. You will lead scope, scheduling, budgeting, and vendor coordination to deliver on-time, safe, and compliant manufacturing improvements.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years managing manufacturing capital projects, experience with EPC contractors, and strong Lean and cross-functional leadership skills.