Project Engineer – Capital Projects, Food Manufacturing

Clemens Food Group; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemens Food Group is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital projects across our manufacturing facilities, ensuring safety, reliability and operational excellence. You will own scope, schedules, and budgets, coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, FSQA, Safety, Procurement and external partners from concept through startup.

This continuous opening builds our engineering talent pipeline for future opportunities across multiple sites, with relocation assistance available and a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Proven track record leading capital projects valued at $500,000+ from concept through startup.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and stakeholders.
• Experience with CAD and cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept through design, execution, commissioning and startup.
• Develop scopes, budgets, schedules, risk assessments, and resource plans.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Manage equipment procurement, installation, commissioning and startup activities.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Analytical problem solving

CAD knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Clemens Food Group is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital projects across our manufacturing facilities, ensuring safety, reliability and operational excellence. You will own scope, schedules, and budgets, coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, FSQA, Safety, Procurement and external partners from concept through startup.

This continuous opening builds our engineering talent pipeline for future opportunities across multiple sites, with relocation assistance available and a focus on