Manufacturing Project Engineer

CapstoneONE Search; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer to support current operations and major capital projects, including equipment upgrades and plant expansions. The role emphasizes CAD-based plant layout, equipment and machine design, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Engineering, and maintenance teams.

The candidate will manage projects from concept through installation, applying hands-on manufacturing knowledge to deliver practical solutions in a complex industrial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years engineering experience in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Experience with capital projects and plant layouts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CAD drawings for plant layouts, equipment placement, production cells, machinery, utilities, piping, structural components, and future facility expansion projects.
• Design and support modifications to manufacturing equipment, machinery, tooling, and plant infrastructure based on production needs, available space, safety, ergonomics, cost, and long-term growth requirements.
• Lead and support capital projects involving new equipment, equipment upgrades, facility modifications, plant expansions, and manufacturing process improvements from initial concept through installation and implementation.
• Evaluate engineering proposals, equipment requirements, technical specifications, and manufacturing needs to determine project feasibility and develop effective design solutions.
• Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, contractors, equipment suppliers, and other stakeholders to coordinate project execution while minimizing disruption to production.
• Provide hands‑on engineering support during equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and process improvement activities.
• Support broader facility and equipment reliability needs as required, including troubleshooting, contractor coordination, maintenance-related projects, and long‑term infrastructure planning.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Project management

CAD proficiency

Manufacturing/industrial experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

A globally prominent and rapidly growing manufacturing organization is seeking to hire a Manufacturing Project Engineer to support current operations as well as significant capital projects, equipment upgrades, plant expansions, and manufacturing growth initiatives. This position will have a strong emphasis on CAD-based plant layout, equipment design, machine design, and project engineering, partnering closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, contractors, and plant leadership to develop and implement practical solutions within a complex industrial environment. The successful candidate will combine strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on manufacturing knowledge with the ability to take projects from concept and layout through equipment installation and implementation. This is a full‑time, direct hire opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain CAD drawings for plant layouts, equipment placement, production cells, machinery, utilities, piping, structural components, and future facility expansion projects.
• Design and support modifications to manufacturing equipment, machinery, tooling, and plant infrastructure based on production needs, available space, safety, ergonomics, cost, and long-term growth requirements.
• Lead and support capital projects involving new equipment, equipment upgrades, facility modifications, plant expansions, and manufacturing process improvements from initial concept through installation and implementation.
• Evaluate engineering proposals, equipment requirements, technical specifications, and manufacturing needs to determine project feasibility and develop effective design solutions.
• Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, contractors, equipment suppliers, and other stakeholders to coordinate project execution while minimizing disruption to production.
• Provide hands‑on engineering support during equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and process improvement activities.
• Support broader facility and equipment reliability needs as required, including troubleshooting, contractor coordination, maintenance-related projects, and long‑term infrastructure planning.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• Hands‑on proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software, with demonstrated experience developing plant layouts, equipment designs, machine layouts, or related industrial drawings.
• Previous engineering experience (2+ years) within a manufacturing or industrial environment, ideally involving capital projects, equipment installation, machine design, plant layout, or facility expansion.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand manufacturing equipment, piping, structural layouts, utilities, and technical drawings or blueprints.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders from concept through implementation.