Manufacturing Project Engineer

Teal Energi; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Teal Energi, a growing industrial manufacturing organization, seeks a Capital Projects Engineer to drive facility expansions, equipment upgrades, and new production initiatives. You will lead projects from concept through startup, partnering with operations, maintenance, quality, and external contractors to deliver value.

You will develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and reliable performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 4+ years of experience supporting projects within manufacturing, industrial, chemical, metals, materials, or process production environment.
• Experience managing engineering projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience interpreting operational data and developing technical recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, engineering software, or CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple capital projects focused on manufacturing improvements, equipment installations, facility upgrades, and production expansion.
• Coordinate project activities from initial planning through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and final turnover.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address technical, schedule, and budget risks.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and external contractors to ensure successful project execution.
• Support capital approval processes through project justifications, cost estimates, and business case development.
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure compliance with site safety and quality expectations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Effective communicator

Self-starter

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

ERP systems

CAD tools

Engineering software

Job description

A growing industrial manufacturing organization is seeking a Capital Projects Engineer to support facility expansions, operational improvements, equipment upgrades, and new production initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to lead projects that directly impact manufacturing output, safety, reliability, and long-term business growth.

The ideal candidate enjoys working in a plant environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing projects from concept through startup.

What You'll Do

• Manage multiple capital projects focused on manufacturing improvements, equipment installations, facility upgrades, and production expansion.
• Coordinate project activities from initial planning through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and final turnover.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address technical, schedule, and budget risks.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and external contractors to ensure successful project execution.
• Support capital approval processes through project justifications, cost estimates, and business case development.
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure compliance with site safety and quality expectations.

Manufacturing & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, equipment performance, and overall plant effectiveness.
• Support initiatives focused on increasing throughput, reducing downtime, and improving product consistency.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for recurring operational issues.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts using structured problem-solving methodologies and data analysis.
• Partner with production teams to optimize workflows and improve operational performance.

Technical & Engineering Support

• Provide engineering support for manufacturing processes, equipment systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Assist with equipment selection, vendor evaluations, and installation planning.
• Support commissioning activities, startup troubleshooting, and operational readiness reviews.
• Ensure projects meet applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 4+ years of experience supporting projects within a manufacturing, industrial, chemical, metals, materials, or process production environment.
• Experience managing engineering projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience interpreting operational data and developing technical recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, engineering software, or CAD tools.

Preferred

• Experience with capital project execution in a manufacturing facility.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of process equipment, plant utilities, and production systems.
• Knowledge of project budgeting, scheduling, and contractor management.

Desired Professional Traits

• Effective communicator who can engage employees at all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter capable of managing multiple priorities with limited supervision.
• Strong focus on workplace safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Skilled at building relationships, resolving conflict, and driving alignment among stakeholders.
• Results-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why This Role?

This position offers a chance to lead impactful projects that improve manufacturing performance, increase production capacity, enhance reliability, and support the introduction of new products and capabilities within a growing industrial operation.

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