Remote Project Engineer - Capital Projects & Startup Lead

Shearer's Foods; Massillon (OH); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer's Foods in Massillon, OH, seeks a Project Engineer to lead capital and reliability projects from concept through startup, coordinating cross‑functional teams, contractors, equipment suppliers, and site stakeholders to ensure on‑budget, on‑time delivery with safety and quality as top priorities.

The role includes significant travel to multiple Shearer's locations for extended periods, with startup readiness, operator training, and a smooth handoff to operations as core objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related engineering field.
• Experience managing capital projects in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of process equipment, utilities, automation, and construction management.
• Strong project scheduling, budgeting, and vendor management skills.
• Familiarity with FEL, Stage Gate, commissioning, and startup processes

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept through startup and closeout.
• Develop project scope, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Manage equipment specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal resources.
• Track project milestones, risks, issues, and action items.
• Maintain project documentation, drawings, and turnover packages.
• Support FEL and Stage Gate deliverables and project governance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and food safety standards.
• Facilitate startup, operator training, and handoff to operations.
• Provide regular project status updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Capital projects management

Project scheduling

Budgeting

Vendor management

Construction management

Process equipment

Utilities

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related engineering field

Job description

Shearer's Foods in Massillon, OH, seeks a Project Engineer to lead capital and reliability projects from concept through startup, coordinating cross‑functional teams, contractors, equipment suppliers, and site stakeholders to ensure on‑budget, on‑time delivery with safety and quality as top priorities.

The role includes significant travel to multiple Shearer's locations for extended periods, with startup readiness, operator training, and a smooth handoff to operations as core objectives.