Manufacturing Project Engineer: Capital Projects & Lean

LHH; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance & AD&D

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

401k plan

Job summary

LHH is assisting a growing client in Morris County, NJ to hire a Manufacturing Project Manager and Engineer. You will drive facility and capital initiatives within a Lean/Six Sigma production environment, focusing on capacity, reliability, and long-term operations.

You will partner with internal teams and external vendors to deliver projects safely, on time, and aligned with business objectives, including equipment upgrades, automation, and plant layout improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical engineering field.
• 5+ years of capital project experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Strong budgeting, cost control, and business case development.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital initiatives from concept to startup.
• Define scope, timelines, budgets, and milestones.
• Oversee equipment upgrades, automation, and process improvements.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and safety/compliance.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma projects to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Mitigate risks and act as a point of contact for urgent facility issues.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project Management

Budgeting & Cost Control

Vendor Management

Communication

MS Project/Primavera

AutoCAD/SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

LHH is assisting a growing client in Morris County, NJ to hire a Manufacturing Project Manager and Engineer. You will drive facility and capital initiatives within a Lean/Six Sigma production environment, focusing on capacity, reliability, and long-term operations.

You will partner with internal teams and external vendors to deliver projects safely, on time, and aligned with business objectives, including equipment upgrades, automation, and plant layout improvements.