Senior Project Engineer, Manufacturing Capital Projects

Ghirardelli Chocolate; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Project Engineer at Lindt & Sprüngli Group leads capital improvement projects to build and improve the manufacturing infrastructure in San Leandro, CA. You will manage scope, budget, and timelines, applying strong PM fundamentals to deliver reliable equipment and processes across production lines.

Requirements include a BS/BA in engineering with 3–5 years of capital project experience in manufacturing; MS Office and AutoCAD proficiency; chocolate industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering or related field; 3–5 years managing manufacturing capital projects.
• Mechatronics, automation or electrical engineering background preferred; food/chocolate experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and manage multiple capital projects with minimal supervision.
• Define scope, budget, timeline and success criteria for projects.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for equipment testing, installation and handover.
• Support process improvement in production and business processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Engineering

Engineering degree preferred: Mechatronics/Automation/Electric

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

ERP systems

Job description

The Senior Project Engineer at Lindt & Sprüngli Group leads capital improvement projects to build and improve the manufacturing infrastructure in San Leandro, CA. You will manage scope, budget, and timelines, applying strong PM fundamentals to deliver reliable equipment and processes across production lines.

Requirements include a BS/BA in engineering with 3–5 years of capital project experience in manufacturing; MS Office and AutoCAD proficiency; chocolate industry experience is a plus.