Senior CapEx Project Engineer – Manufacturing Leader

IPEX by Aliaxis; Pineville (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX by Aliaxis, based in Pineville, North Carolina, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead and support CapEx projects across manufacturing sites in the United States. You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, health and safety, and logistics to deliver projects on time and within budget.

This role combines technical leadership with cross-functional teamwork to drive operational excellence and business growth.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s in Engineering; PMP is a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with extrusion and plastic molding equipment is an asset.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead and influence both internal and external project teams.
• Adaptable and motivated in a fast-paced, evolving technical environment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Office software.
• General knowledge of mechanical concepts, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering and capital projects within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Manage project resources, contractors, and cross-functional teams to hit milestones.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with plant and corporate stakeholders to align project strategies with operational priorities.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve technical and engineering challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review designs, specifications, and construction docs for compliance with codes and standards.
• Maintain relationships with internal/external stakeholders, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide mentorship to junior project engineers to ensure project success.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Adaptability

Mechanical concepts

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Education

Engineering degree (Assoc. or Bachelors)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

IPEX by Aliaxis, based in Pineville, North Carolina, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead and support CapEx projects across manufacturing sites in the United States. You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, health and safety, and logistics to deliver projects on time and within budget.

This role combines technical leadership with cross-functional teamwork to drive operational excellence and business growth.