Senior Project Engineer

CapstoneONE Search; New Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in New Hartford, CT (on-site) for a Fortune 500 aerospace/defense manufacturing organization. The role focuses on CAPEX project planning, equipment reliability, and process improvements to optimize production.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2-3 years of plant engineering experience in regulated environments. The position emphasizes leadership and continuous improvement within manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred).
• Plant/Operations-driven Engineering with strong Root Cause Analysis/Problem Solving.
• 2-3 years of Plant Engineering experience in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Owns CAPEX project planning, justification, and execution across the plant.
• Drives equipment reliability programs to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
• Leads initiatives to reduce cycle times on production equipment through process and mechanical improvements.
• Manages the installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment.
• Provides direction and leadership consistent with company and business plan goals.
• Directs and drives the use of problem-solving methods for plant and equipment downtime issues.
• Responsible for improving process efficiency and plant layout through best practices, SOPs, and lean manufacturing.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Senior Project Engineer (Fortune 500 Manufacturing) CapstoneONE Search |

New Hartford, CT(On-site)

We are representing a globally recognized Fortune 500 aerospace/defense manufacturing organization actively seeking a Sr. Project Engineer. This company has been named annually as a Top Place to Work, based on benefits, compensation, and employee satisfaction.

Position Overview

• Owns capital expenditure (CAPEX) project planning, justification, and execution across the plant
• Drives equipment reliability programs to reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset life
• Leads initiatives to reduce cycle times on production equipment through process and mechanical improvements
• Manages the installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment
• Provides direction and leadership consistent with company and business plan goals
• Directs and drives the use of problem-solving methods for plant and equipment downtime issues
• Responsible for improving process efficiency and plant layout through best practices, SOPs, and lean manufacturing

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred)
• Plant/Operations-driven Engineering professional with a strong background in Root Cause Analysis/Problem Solving
• At least 2-3 years of Plant Engineering experience within a highly regulated environment