Project Engineer

Brambles USA Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brambles USA Inc (CHEP) is seeking a motivated and results-oriented Project Engineer to lead capital equipment and facility improvement projects across our manufacturing and supply chain network. You will partner with Operations, Safety, Quality, Finance, and Engineering to deliver projects from concept through execution on time and within budget.

This role requires strong project leadership in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on safety, productivity, and customer satisfaction, plus the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of Project Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering/Project Management experience in industrial settings.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong collaboration and communication across cross-functional teams.
• Bilingual English/Spanish capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital equipment and facility improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Develop project scopes, equipment layouts, timelines, budgets, and business justifications.
• Prepare capital expenditure requests and support project approval processes.
• Manage project execution activities, including vendor selection, RFPs, quotes, PO creation and tracking, installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Coordinate with Operations, Safety, and Quality to align with objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Track, monitor, and communicate progress, costs, risks, and milestones; ensure proper closeout documentation.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Independent decision-making

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Robotics & automation systems

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and results-oriented Project Engineer to join our Supply Chain Engineering team. In this role, you will lead capital equipment and facility improvement projects that drive operational excellence, safety, productivity, and customer satisfaction across our manufacturing and supply chain network. You will partner closely with Operations, Safety, Quality, Finance, and Engineering teams to manage projects from concept through execution, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and according to performance expectations. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining technical expertise with project leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead capital equipment and facility improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Develop project scopes, equipment layouts, timelines, budgets, and business justifications.
• Prepare capital expenditure requests and support project approval processes.
• Manage project execution activities, including: Vendor selection and contractor management Request for proposal (RFP) and quote processes Purchase order creation and tracking Equipment installation, commissioning, and startup Collaborate with Operations, Safety, and Quality teams to ensure projects align with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Ensure safe work practices are followed by employees, contractors, and suppliers throughout project execution. Track, monitor, and communicate project progress, costs, risks, and milestones. Coordinate equipment and process training for plant personnel as needed. Ensure successful project closeout, including documentation, as-built drawings, maintenance manuals, and spare parts inventories. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, quality, and cost reduction.

What Success Looks Like

Key performance indicators for this role include:

• Successful delivery of capital projects on schedule and within budget
• Cost savings and operational efficiency improvements
• Enhanced safety performance and injury reduction initiatives
• High levels of customer and stakeholder satisfaction
• Improved equipment reliability and operational performance

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3 to 5 years of Project Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Project Management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management certification or formal project management training.
• Experience within manufacturing, material handling, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Experience working with capital equipment projects.
• Bilingual English/Spanish capabilities.

Technical Skills

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly valued:

• Project management tools such as Microsoft Project
• AutoCAD or other 2D CAD software
• Conveyor systems and material handling equipment
• Robotics and industrial automation systems
• Industrial electrical systems, process piping, and machine safeguarding
• Capital investment analysis, including ROI, IRR, and NPV methodologies
• Budget management and capital expenditure planning
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Remote Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Empathy, Experimentation, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [e-mail].

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model, for available positions.