Senior Project Engineer – On-site CA (Process & CAPEX)

ASR Group; California; Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

ASR Group in Crockett, CA is seeking an Advanced or Senior Project Engineer to lead and manage engineering projects focused on safety, process improvement, and capacity expansion. You will oversee budgets, risk, and cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET-accredited), 10+ years in manufacturing/project roles, 7+ years leading Capex, and proficiency with SAP/MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline from an ABET Accredited institution.
• 10+ years of experience in the manufacturing process and/or project focused role.
• 7+ years of experience managing Capex projects within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodology on multiple high value projects.
• Ability to communicate and interact with multiple levels within an organization and professionally represent the company with outside vendors and engineering partners.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, SAP, and similar project management applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize complex projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Lead cross-functional project teams including engineers, procurement, safety, operations and contract labor.
• Prepare and manage project budgets ($250k to $5M), forecasts, and cost controls.
• Allocate resources effectively to ensure project timelines and objectives are met.
• Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations at all project stages.
• Act as the primary liaison between the project team, plant management, and external stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project progress, challenges, and financial performance.
• Provide guidance on technical aspects of projects, including process design, equipment selection, and construction activities.
• Review engineering designs and ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Drive the implementation of best practices and innovative solutions to enhance plant performance and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with Procurement to purchase equipment, engineering services, construction services.
• Develop & execute Commissioning Plans for projects. Support Qualification & Verification ramp-up.
• Manage external resources as needed to conduct detailed engineering designs, construction management and any other supplement project support.
• Oversee and support the execution/project delivery including scope definition and control, project cost control, cash-flow forecasts, schedules, construction management, training, project coordination and post-completion reviews.
• Responsible for process safety and environmental compliance/implementation projects.
• Ensure process PSM requirements are met.
• Actively participate in plant safety program/process.
• Formal and informal mentoring and coaching of junior engineers within team and department.
• Champion of the ASR steps and gates CAPEX business flow process or project delivery standard.

Skills

Project management

SAP

Microsoft Project

Cross-functional teamwork

Budgeting

Communication

Process safety

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Advanced engineering degree

MBA

PMP certification

Six Sigma DMAIC

Tools

MS Project

SAP

Job description

ASR Group in Crockett, CA is seeking an Advanced or Senior Project Engineer to lead and manage engineering projects focused on safety, process improvement, and capacity expansion. You will oversee budgets, risk, and cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET-accredited), 10+ years in manufacturing/project roles, 7+ years leading Capex, and proficiency with SAP/MS Project.