Project Engineer

Cindavi; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cindavi in Ripon, WI is seeking a proactive Project Engineer to lead capital projects from concept to commissioning. You will own the process, drive equipment and assembly-system implementations, and work across manufacturing, maintenance, design engineering, and external vendors.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, hands-on problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration, with opportunities to travel for machine runoffs and vendor activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Mechanical, Welding, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or 6 years of equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience managing capital projects with new equipment or systems.
• Proven boots-on-the-ground experience with contractors and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of new processes, equipment, and assembly systems.
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors to ensure on-time project launches.
• Identify and implement improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and design engineering teams to integrate systems.
• Specify tools, jigs, and fixtures and provide daily troubleshooting and production support.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive and driven Project Engineer to join our team in Ripon, WI. In this role, you will not just be a cog in the machine; you will be the driving force behind our most critical capital and equipment projects. We need someone who is ready to hit the ground running, take ownership of the process, and lead the implementation of new equipment and assembly systems from start to finish. If you are passionate about continuous improvement and thrive in a hands-on, cross-functional environment, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on our bottom line.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of new processes, equipment, and assembly systems.
• Manage and coordinate with external vendors and contractors to ensure projects are launched successfully and on time.
• Examine current operations to identify and execute improvement opportunities in safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and design engineering teams to integrate systems seamlessly.
• Specify tools, jigs, and fixtures while providing daily troubleshooting and production support.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Material Science, Mechanical, Welding, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or 6 years of equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing the implementation of capital projects involving new equipment or systems.
• Proven boots-on-the-ground experience dealing with contractors and vendors.
• Exceptional flexibility, strong follow-up skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
• A willingness to travel occasionally for machine runoffs and related vendor activities.

Join a team that values your expertise and empowers you to make hard decisions. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.