Senior Capital Projects Engineer Lead Manufacturing Upgrades

Kruger Products Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger Products Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects across our manufacturing operations.

You will oversee scope, budgets, schedules, and teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. The role requires 7+ years of engineering and project management experience in heavy industrial settings, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of engineering and project management experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
• Proven track record leading capital projects from concept through startup and closeout.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital and major maintenance projects from concept through startup and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans while ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.
• Manage engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and contractor activities.
• Drive equipment, process, and infrastructure improvements to enhance reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and partners to ensure successful project execution.
• Support equipment startups, commissioning activities, training, and handoff to operations.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, productivity gains, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & cost control

Planning & scheduling

Problem solving

Communication

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kruger Products Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects across our manufacturing operations.

You will oversee scope, budgets, schedules, and teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. The role requires 7+ years of engineering and project management experience in heavy industrial settings, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.