Plant Project Engineer: Lead Capital Projects & Innovation

Hill's Pet Nutrition; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Hill's Pet Nutrition in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Plant Project Engineer to lead capital projects from concept through implementation. You will report to the Engineering Manager and oversee scope, budgets, timelines, and risk assessments to optimize plant asset utilization.

This role partners across manufacturing operations to deliver engineering solutions that support our mission of pet nutrition innovation, safety, and reliability, with opportunities to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing project management.
• Willingness to work in a plant environment, including irregular shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end engineering capital projects from concept to implementation.
• Manage scope, budget, timelines, and risk assessments.
• Provide troubleshooting to plant operations and maintenance teams.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams during CQV phases.
• Apply FP&R tools and quality standards to eliminate waste.

Skills

3+ years PM experience

Manufacturing environment

24/7 operations readiness

Education

BS in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Hill's Pet Nutrition in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Plant Project Engineer to lead capital projects from concept through implementation. You will report to the Engineering Manager and oversee scope, budgets, timelines, and risk assessments to optimize plant asset utilization.

This role partners across manufacturing operations to deliver engineering solutions that support our mission of pet nutrition innovation, safety, and reliability, with opportunities to drive continuous improvement.