Senior Project Engineer - Capital Projects

Charter Automotive; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision benefits

401(k) with matching and profit分享

Life insurance & disability coverage

PTO

Job summary

Charter Steel is hiring a Senior Project Engineer – Capital Projects to lead multiple capital initiatives from concept through startup. You will collaborate with Plant Managers, Operations, and engineering teams to deliver on scope, schedule, and budget while balancing safety and quality goals.

The role requires 7+ years of project management experience, a mechanical or electrical engineering degree, and strong communication skills. Hybrid work with 40% travel and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree.
• Seven plus years’ experience in operational management, with direct project management responsibility.
• Experience coaching and influencing others to achieve results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven experience leading multiple capital projects through the full lifecycle, including definition, development, execution, and closeout.
• Willingness to travel (Annually 40%).

Responsibilities

• Lead development, justification, design, and execution of capital projects ensuring alignment with objectives, safety standards, and financial targets.
• Act as engineering lead within the operations group and broader engineering organization.
• Develop and validate financial business cases (ROI, NPV, costs, risks, growth).
• Liaise between Plant Project Managers and outside contractors to provide optimal solutions.
• Identify engineering needs for key stakeholders within the business.
• Lead cross-functional teams and influence decisions across the organization.
• Lead complex Greenfield, Brownfield, modernization, and relocation projects from concept to startup.
• Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family! Charter Steel is hiring a Senior Project Engineer – Capital Projects!

Job Summary:

Lead the full lifecycle of multiple capital projects across Charter Steel facilities, ranging from targeted facility improvements to large-scale, complex investments. Own projects from initial definition and development through budgeting, execution, commissioning, and closeout, with accountability for project scope, schedule, budget, and successful delivery. Partner closely with Plant Managers, Operations leaders, Engineering teams, vendors, and other key stakeholders to understand business needs and develop effective engineering solutions. This highly visible role requires the ability to influence, align, and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority while balancing the priorities of multiple facilities and supporting Charter Steel’s operational goals and long-term growth.

Position specifics:

Location: Cleveland OH or Saukville WI

Travel: This role requires an average of approximately 40% travel annually, primarily to Charter Steel facilities, with additional travel for conferences and training. Travel frequency will vary based on project needs and phases, with some periods requiring more frequent travel and others requiring significantly less.

When not traveling, this role follows a hybrid schedule with an expectation of working onsite in the office at least two days per week.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Charter Manufacturing is unable to sponsor for employment visas at this time.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development, justification, design, and execution of capital projects, ensuring alignment with operational objectives, business growth plans, safety standards, and financial targets.
• Act as an engineering lead and role model within the operations group and broader engineering organization.
• Develop and validate financial business cases, including ROI, NPV, production capacity, operating cost impacts, risk assessments, facility acquisitions, and strategic growth opportunities.
• Act as liaison between Plant Project Managers and outside contractors to provide optimal engineering solutions.
• Identify engineering needs for key stakeholders within the business.
• Relate well to employees throughout the business in teaching and coaching the best way to tackle engineering projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams and influence decision-making at all organizational levels to achieve project objectives and business results.
• Utilize internal and external resources and lead them through project phases.
• Lead complex Greenfield, Brownfield, expansion, modernization, acquisition, and asset-relocation projects from concept through startup.
• Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.
• Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related engineering degree.
• Seven plus years’ experience in operational management, with direct project management responsibility.
• Experience in coaching and influencing others to achieve results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven experience successfully leading multiple capital projects of varying scope and complexity through the full project lifecycle, including project definition, development, execution, and closeout.
• Excellent analytical skills in providing optimum engineering solutions.
• Leadership experience in working with and leading cross functional teams.
• Advanced experience with capital equipment procurement including detailed RFQ generation.
• Critical thinking skills to understand the strategic direction of the business and weigh the economic cost benefit of projects.
• Ability to be a self-starter and requiring little or no supervision.
• Formal team training with demonstrated success from past team experiences.
• Willingness to travel (Annually 40%).

Nice to haves:

• Master’s Degree in a technical discipline or a PMP certificate.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial automation, hydraulics, pneumatic, combustion, machining, and mechanical systems.
• Experience in development and integration of plant MES systems.
• Strong experience in the steel industry and/or other heavy industry.
• CPM certification or related project management certification.
• Supervisory experience in an engineering or maintenance capacity.

Benefits:

• We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing.
• Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

About Charter Steel

Charter Steel is a leading American supplier of carbon and alloy steel bar, rod and wire products, and the largest steel coil processor in North America. As a fully integrated steelmaker with locations in Ohio and Wisconsin, Charter Steel offers a full range of grade and size coiled products and vast technical service experience. Charter Steel is a member of the Charter Manufacturingfamily of companies.

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