On-Site Project Engineer: Lead Capital Projects & Process Upgrades

JSK Recruiting, Inc; Illinois; On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

JSK Recruiting, Inc. presents a hands-on Project Engineer role in Oak Lawn, IL, on-site at a fast-growing food processing facility. You will own capital projects, coordinate contractors, and help scale a major capacity expansion.

The role requires a degree in a related field, 5+ years of project engineering, and a penchant for solving problems on the processing floor. Competitive compensation ($125,000–$150,000) plus bonus awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Biology, Chemistry, or related; 5+ years of project engineering in a similar environment.
• 3+ years of project engineering in industrial plant operations, food processing, or chemical environments.
• Experience managing capital projects including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and contractor coordination.
• Familiarity with conveyors, material handling, or packaging equipment valued.
• Problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Comfortable on the processing floor as well as at a desk.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage capital projects from scoping and budgeting through contractor coordination.
• Lead on-site construction coordination with electrical, mechanical, and general contractors.
• Troubleshoot conveyor, packaging, and processing modifications and upgrades daily.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures for equipment changes and new system integrations.
• Lead root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures using CMMS data.
• Collaborate with the Plant Manager and maintenance team to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage environmental permits, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements across applicable agencies.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure adherence to permit conditions and SOPs.

Skills

Capital projects

Contractor coordination

Data-driven problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Biology, Chemistry or related

Tools

CMMS

Conveyor systems

Packaging equipment

Job description

JSK Recruiting, Inc. presents a hands-on Project Engineer role in Oak Lawn, IL, on-site at a fast-growing food processing facility. You will own capital projects, coordinate contractors, and help scale a major capacity expansion.

The role requires a degree in a related field, 5+ years of project engineering, and a penchant for solving problems on the processing floor. Competitive compensation ($125,000–$150,000) plus bonus awaits the right candidate.