Senior Project Engineer

DSJ Global; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee strategic capital projects that strengthen manufacturing capabilities and optimize facility performance. The role partners with production and maintenance and focuses on delivering results through engineering excellence.

You will lead projects across processing, molding, packaging, and utilities, guiding technical teams from concept through installation and startup, while managing budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships to ensure

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering or related is required.
• 4+ years of project engineering experience.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry or related manufacturing.
• Prior experience leading projects up to $3M in budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute capital investment projects exceeding $10M, focused on enhancing and expanding manufacturing operations.
• Manage engineering projects across processing, molding, packaging, and facility utility systems to support operational objectives.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to production and maintenance teams regarding new equipment installations, process improvements, and system performance.
• Partner closely with Production, Marketing, and R&D teams to align manufacturing capabilities with product development, commercialization, and business needs.
• Manage the full lifecycle of capital projects, from concept development through installation, startup, and operational handoff.
• Oversee project scope, budgets, timelines, vendor relationships, and equipment procurement activities.
• Drive process and operational improvements across manufacturing and business functions.
• Coordinate installation activities with contractors, engineering teams, and plant personnel to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical leadership and support to production and maintenance teams while championing continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Process improvement

Education

B.S. in engineering or related

Job description

The Senior Project Engineer oversees strategic capital projects designed to strengthen manufacturing capabilities, optimize facility performance, and support long-term operational objectives. The Engineering team strives to provide exceptional results by pairing innovation with a relentless focus on engineering best practices and foundational excellence.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and execute capital investment projects exceeding $10M, focused on enhancing and expanding manufacturing operations.
• Manage engineering projects across processing, molding, packaging, and facility utility systems to support operational objectives.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to production and maintenance teams regarding new equipment installations, process improvements, and system performance.
• Partner closely with Production, Marketing, and R&D teams to align manufacturing capabilities with product development, commercialization, and business needs.
• Manage the full lifecycle of capital projects, from concept development through installation, startup, and operational handoff.
• Oversee project scope, budgets, timelines, vendor relationships, and equipment procurement activities.
• Drive process and operational improvements across manufacturing and business functions.
• Coordinate installation activities with contractors, engineering teams, and plant personnel to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical leadership and support to production and maintenance teams while championing continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal Skillset:

• B.S. in engineering or related
• 4+ years of project engineering experience
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry or related manufacturing
• Prior experience leading projects up to $3M in budget