Manufacturing Project Engineer

CAMCO CHEMICAL; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMCO CHEMICAL is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer to lead and manage engineering projects in a manufacturing environment, including equipment installation, process improvements, and line expansions. You will partner with Production, Maintenance, Planning, Quality, Safety, and Finance to deliver projects on time, within budget, and safely.

Responsibilities include budgeting, data analysis, troubleshooting, and implementing automation and layout changes to boost OEE and throughput while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
• 0-2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience managing capital projects, process improvements, and equipment installations.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing and capital projects from planning through implementation, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
• Coordinate activities across Production, Maintenance, Planning, Quality, Safety, Finance, and other cross-functional teams.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, facility layout changes, and production line expansions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, tooling, and processes while providing technical leadership on product and production issues.
• Develop and implement rework, retrofit, and equipment improvement solutions to support operational objectives.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure compliance with company financial processes.
• Ensure all projects and processes meet safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive performance improvements in OEE, throughput, equipment reliability, labor productivity, quality, and waste reduction.
• Support business initiatives by managing multiple projects and providing engineering expertise across departments.
• Mentor co-op students and support the development of engineering and operations team members.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Budgeting

Quality & safety

Lean manufacturing

Automation basics

Machinery knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

MS Office

Engineering software

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Camco Plant - FLORENCE, KY 41042-3010Job Shift: 1st ShiftJob Category: EngineeringThe Manufacturing Project Engineer is responsible for leading and managing engineering projects within a manufacturing environment, including equipment installation, process improvements, facility modifications, production line expansions, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners closely with Production, Maintenance, Planning, Quality, Safety, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. The Manufacturing Project Engineer provides technical leadership to improve productivity, quality, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency while supporting long-term growth initiatives.

• Lead manufacturing and capital projects from planning through implementation, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
• Coordinate activities across Production, Maintenance, Planning, Quality, Safety, Finance, and other cross-functional teams.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, facility layout changes, and production line expansions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, tooling, and processes while providing technical leadership on product and production issues.
• Develop and implement rework, retrofit, and equipment improvement solutions to support operational objectives.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure compliance with company financial processes.
• Ensure all projects and processes meet safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive performance improvements in OEE, throughput, equipment reliability, labor productivity, quality, and waste reduction.
• Support business initiatives by managing multiple projects and providing engineering expertise across departments.
• Mentor co-op students and support the development of engineering and operations team members.

Qualifications

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, and production systems.
• Ability to analyze data and drive process improvements.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of budgeting, capital expenditures, and financial controls.
• Knowledge of quality systems, safety standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering/project management software.
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
• 0-2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience managing capital projects, process improvements, and equipment installations.
• Experience with automation, robotics, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement initiatives is preferred.