Site Project Engineer: Manufacturing Ops Leader

MSI Express, INC; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express is seeking a Site Project Engineer in Portage, IN to lead small to medium manufacturing projects. You will define scope, budget, schedules, line layouts, and vendor coordination, delivering safe, sanitary designs and a smooth handover to production.

The role requires Lean knowledge and strong analytical skills, with CAD experience (SolidWorks/AutoCAD). Prior contract manufacturing or food-industry exposure is a plus; you will mentor technicians and drive continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or PM required.
• Demonstrated Lean principles knowledge and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) and design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project planning using standard PM practices.
• Lead scope, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts and vendor coordination.
• Apply sanitary design and safety principles for food manufacturing projects.
• Handover completed lines to production per target metrics.

Skills

Lean principles

Analytical skills

Communication

Ambiguity handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

MSI Express is seeking a Site Project Engineer in Portage, IN to lead small to medium manufacturing projects. You will define scope, budget, schedules, line layouts, and vendor coordination, delivering safe, sanitary designs and a smooth handover to production.

The role requires Lean knowledge and strong analytical skills, with CAD experience (SolidWorks/AutoCAD). Prior contract manufacturing or food-industry exposure is a plus; you will mentor technicians and drive continuous improvement across