Plant Project Engineer: Lead Capital Upgrades & Launches

Energy Jobline ZR; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a hands-on Project Engineer to lead capital equipment, facility improvements, and new product launches in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and Production teams to enhance safety, efficiency and plant performance while guiding projects from concept through implementation. This role offers a collaborative setting with room to grow and impact plant metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or 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 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.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

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

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a hands-on Project Engineer to lead capital equipment, facility improvements, and new product launches in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and Production teams to enhance safety, efficiency and plant performance while guiding projects from concept through implementation. This role offers a collaborative setting with room to grow and impact plant metrics.