Senior Manager, Capital Engineering

CHEP USA; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

CHEP USA seeks a Senior Manager, Capital Engineering to lead the development and execution of digital engineering solutions across NA. You will drive large-scale capital projects for automation, IoT and continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include CapEx planning, contractor supervision, safety compliance, and MTBF improvements using AI, robotics and digital twin models. Hybrid remote work is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent required.
• 5–7 years of project engineering/management experience on large industrial projects.
• Proven track record delivering capital projects over $5MM.
• Experience with material handling, automation, conveyance systems and robotics.
• Experience leading a technical team of engineers.
• English proficiency; Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of large-scale capital engineering projects for automation and IoT.
• Collaborate with Operations, Health & Safety, Finance and Quality to drive project success.
• Prepare CapEx documents with cost estimates and justifications.
• Oversee equipment installation, contractor supervision and safety compliance.
• Drive MTBF improvements and efficiency using AI, robotics and digital twins.
• Ensure training and operational documentation handover to teams.

Skills

Project management

Capital engineering

Automation systems

Stakeholder management

Budget forecasting

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Capital Engineering to lead development and execution of digital engineering solutions within NA.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage large‑scale capital engineering projects for automation, IoT and continuous improvement solutions, ensuring alignment with long‑term business goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Operations, Health & Safety, Finance, Quality) and external suppliers to drive project success and manage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the preparation of Capex documents, including cost estimates, project justifications, equipment layouts and technical specifications, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage equipment installation and commissioning, including contractor supervision and safety compliance, and ensure adherence to all environmental regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and increasing operational efficiency through advanced technologies such as AI, robotics and digital twin models.
• Ensure the development and delivery of proper training programs and operational documentation, including as‑built drawings, manuals and spare parts lists, to ensure seamless handover to operational teams.
• Maintain strict financial control over capital projects, accurately forecasting expenditures, managing budgets and ensuring fiduciary compliance throughout project execution.
• Champion Zero Harm and environmental standards to meet the highest safety requirements and regulatory compliance.

Major/Key Accountabilities

• Develop strategies and technologies to deliver the $100‑150MM asset digitization program across the US & Canada.
• Grow and develop a team of highly skilled engineers throughout NA.
• Lead transformational initiatives collaborating with cross‑functional teams in alignment with long‑term digitization and tracking goals.
• Ensure global alignment to capture and implement best practices for sustainable and efficient operations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Health & Safety and Quality teams to develop, seek approval and implement Capital Equipment Projects on schedule, within cost and performance standards.
• Lead the development of CapEx documents—including cost estimates and project justifications.
• Manage the full capital project lifecycle: scope development, RfQ, purchase orders, contractor selection, on‑site supervision, installation, commissioning and tagging.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders from project development to commissioning.
• Track and report progress against project deliverables.
• Utilize FAT, CQV and vertical start‑up processes with suppliers and operations teams to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate on‑site training and hand‑off of finished projects with all documentation.
• Maintain financial controls and accurate monthly spend forecasting.
• Conduct critical equipment design reviews to improve MTBF, efficiency and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Seek internal and external innovation to meet long‑term business objectives.
• Develop suppliers by providing closed‑loop feedback and ensuring quality systems deliver desired outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of project engineering or project management experience for large industrial projects in a global matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated success delivering capital projects/programs valued above $5MM.
• Experience with material handling, automation, conveyance systems and robotics.
• Experience leading a technical team of highly skilled engineers.
• Knowledge of tracking technology and vision systems preferred.
• Proficiency in English; Spanish desirable.
• Eligible for hybrid remote work.

Skills & Competencies

• Adaptability
• Empathy
• Experimentation
• Taking ownership
• Teamwork
• Customer‑orientation

Benefits

The role offers a hybrid work model, maximizing work‑life balance and flexibility.

CHEP is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or disability.