Mechanical Engineer – Capital Projects

Blue Signal Search; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is searching for a Mechanical Engineer to join a Fortune 500 manufacturing leader in Fond du Lac, WI. This role focuses on leading capital projects, coordinating with stakeholders, and enhancing production capabilities. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and have experience with equipment installations and project management.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on operational performance and work with advanced manufacturing technologies. The position requires approximately 30% travel to multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or capital equipment projects.
• Experience with equipment installation, startup, commissioning, or plant projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital equipment and manufacturing improvement projects.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and production line expansions.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

Location: On-site in Fond du Lac, WI or Green Bay, WI

Travel: Approximately 30%

Compensation: $85,000–$120,000 Base Salary + Annual Bonus

A Fortune 500 manufacturing leader is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its growing engineering team and support capital projects across multiple manufacturing facilities.

This is not a traditional design engineering role. We are looking for engineers who enjoy working directly with manufacturing equipment, leading projects, installing new production lines, coordinating vendors and contractors, and driving projects from concept through startup and commissioning.

This role offers the opportunity to own meaningful projects, work with modern manufacturing technologies, and make a direct impact on operational performance across a large manufacturing network.

What Youind;What Youind

• Lead capital equipment and manufacturing improvement projects
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and production line expansions
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Assist with project scoping, equipment selection, and implementation
• Support startup, commissioning, FAT/SAT activities, and operational handoff
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Travel to manufacturing facilities as needed to support project execution

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or capital equipment projects
• Experience with equipment installation, startup, commissioning, or plant projects
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination abilities
• Ability to travel on a regular basis to support project activities, collaborate with site teams, and ensure successful execution of initiatives across multiple locations.

Ideal Backgrounds

• Mechanical Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Plant Engineer

Experience from packaging, plastics, paper, consumer products, food manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, or similar environments is highly valued.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivers projects on schedule and within scope
• Effectively coordinates contractors and vendors
• Maintains strong communication across stakeholders
• Successfully drives equipment installations and startup activities
• Creates measurable operational improvements through project execution

About Blue Signal

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS