Plant Project Engineer: Capital Upgrades & Launches

Mergon Moulded Plastics; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Project Engineer to lead capital equipment, facility improvement, and new product launch projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Anderson, SC.

You will manage projects from concept through implementation, coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to improve safety, efficiency, and plant performance. The role involves developing scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical specs, managing contractors and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of engineering or project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing capital equipment, facility, or industrial improvement projects.
• Strong project planning, organization, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital equipment and facility improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Coordinate equipment installations, plant upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and layout changes.
• Support new product launches, equipment startup, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical specifications.
• Manage contractors, suppliers, and internal resources to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Drive initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical support and lead root cause investigations for equipment and process issues.
• Support continuous improvement efforts utilizing Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving techniques.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Job description

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Project Engineer to lead capital equipment, facility improvement, and new product launch projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Anderson, SC.

You will manage projects from concept through implementation, coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to improve safety, efficiency, and plant performance. The role involves developing scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical specs, managing contractors and internal