Senior Project Engineer, Capital Projects – Manufacturing

Charter Automotive; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match & profit分享

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

PTO

Job summary

Charter Casting is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Capital Projects to lead end-to-end capital projects across its Woodstock, IL and Shawano, WI facilities. Projects range from $250k to $1M and include equipment design, upgrades, and brownfield/greenfield initiatives with full lifecycle responsibility.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 7+ years of manufacturing PM experience, data-driven decision skills, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years’ experience with direct project management in manufacturing.
• Experience using data to drive decisions.
• Experience with capital equipment procurement including detailed RFQ generation and ROI analytics.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in working with & leading cross functional teams.
• Proven project management skills in leading multiple initiatives at various levels.
• Skilled at change management with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical concepts.
• Proficient in 2D CAD drafting software (Solid Works and AutoCAD).
• Willingness to travel (25%+).

Responsibilities

• Lead major initiatives across the business and functions to enable the overall business strategic objectives.
• Work with the individual plants to review and develop the economical design and implementation of major initiatives and specifically scoped projects.
• Act as an engineering lead and role model within the engineering group.
• Act as liaison between operations, maintenance, and outside contractors to implement major initiatives and projects.
• 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 and technical problem solving.
• Apply leadership to align stakeholders, remove barriers, coordinate cross-functional execution, and drive adoption that delivers sustainable business impact.
• Utilize internal and external resources and lead them through project phases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Electrical basics

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Charter Casting is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Capital Projects to lead end-to-end capital projects across its Woodstock, IL and Shawano, WI facilities. Projects range from $250k to $1M and include equipment design, upgrades, and brownfield/greenfield initiatives with full lifecycle responsibility.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 7+ years of manufacturing PM experience, data-driven decision skills, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, and contractors.