Project Engineer

recruitAbility; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client is seeking a Project Engineer to support CAPX expansions at a state‑of‑the‑art dairy plant in Carlisle. You will manage capital projects, define design requirements, prepare cost estimates, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery aligned with stakeholder expectations.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing with food/dairy experience and strong skills in CAD/PM tools. Collaboration with operations and corporate teams is essential for growth initiatives and safety improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a manufacturing setting with food or dairy experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of capital project management coordinating cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Project manage annual capital spend for the Carlisle facility; may support outside Carlisle.
• Prepare specifications for design of building, utilities, process, and equipment.
• Oversee external engineering resources and contractors on capital projects.
• Develop plant capital project budgets with plant stakeholders.
• Assist in selecting equipment and SOPs to meet product specs.
• Collaborate with operations and corporate functions on strategic projects.

Skills

Manufacturing experience (food/dairy)

Capital project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Visio

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Visio

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Our client is one of America’s premier agribusiness and dairy food companies and is a member-owned cooperative with industry-leading operations that span the spectrum from agricultural production to consumer foods. With annual sales of over $19B, they are one of the nation’s largest cooperatives, ranking 232 on the Fortune 500. Building on a legacy of more than 100 years of operation, they today operate some of the most respected brands in agribusiness and food production, including Dairy Foods, Animal Nutrition, and others.

To support CAPX project expansions to an already state-of-the‑art plant, they are looking for a Project Engineer to join their team. This position plays a critical role in delivering Engineering and Project Management services to support Dairy Foods operations at one of their largest plants. The role is responsible for managing and executing a wide range of capital projects that include conducting engineering assessments, preparing cost estimates, defining design requirements, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with stakeholder expectations.

What you GET to DO with this award‑winning company:

• Project manage planning/execution of appropriate portion of annual capital spend within the Carlisle manufacturing facility. May be asked to support outside of Carlisle.
• Manage and prepare specifications for design of building, utilities, process and equipment.
• Manage external Engineering resources and contractors on capital projects.
• Develop plant capital project budgets for process/facilities upgrades in conjunction with plant stakeholders.
• Assist in the selection of plant equipment recommendations and standard operating procedures to optimize processes and meet product specifications.
• Work with plant operations and corporate functions on strategic projects involving business growth/innovation, quality improvements, safety, environmental, and energy improvements

What you NEED to SUCCEED in this challenging role:

• 5+ years in a manufacturing setting with food or dairy experience highly preferred
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, AutoCAD, and Project.
• Minimum of 3 years of capital project management experience involving coordination of cross‑functional teams.

What's in it for YOU?

• Excellent Compensation Package includes Base Salary and generous bonus plan
• Extensive benefits offerings and employee wellness programs
• Winning company culture that fosters growth and promotes from within
• State‑of‑the‑Art Dairy Plant with tons of projects!