Sr. Project Engineer

Kruger Products Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger Products Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects across our manufacturing operations.

You will oversee scope, budgets, schedules, and teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. The role requires 7+ years of engineering and project management experience in heavy industrial settings, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of engineering and project management experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
• Proven track record leading capital projects from concept through startup and closeout.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital and major maintenance projects from concept through startup and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans while ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.
• Manage engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and contractor activities.
• Drive equipment, process, and infrastructure improvements to enhance reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and partners to ensure successful project execution.
• Support equipment startups, commissioning activities, training, and handoff to operations.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, productivity gains, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & cost control

Planning & scheduling

Problem solving

Communication

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Project Engineer

Location: Memphis, TN
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt

Lead Capital Projects. Drive Operational Excellence.

Kruger Products is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects that support manufacturing performance, reliability, safety, and long-term growth. This role plays a critical part in advancing mill operations through strategic project leadership, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Lead capital and major maintenance projects from concept through startup and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Manage engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and contractor activities.
• Drive equipment, process, and infrastructure improvements that enhance reliability, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and external partners to ensure successful project execution.
• Support equipment startups, commissioning activities, training, and operational handoff.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, productivity improvement, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, environmental requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Champion a strong safety culture by integrating risk assessment and safe work practices throughout project execution.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of engineering and project management experience in manufacturing, pulp and paper, tissue, consumer products, or other heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated success managing capital projects of significant scope and complexity.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, construction management, and commissioning practices.
• Proficiency with project management tools, including MS Project and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting paper, tissue, converting, utilities, or process manufacturing systems.
• Startup, commissioning, and plant expansion experience.
• PMP, PE, or other relevant technical certifications.

Key Success Factors

• Project Leadership
• Strategic Problem Solving
• Capital Project Execution
• Technical Expertise
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Financial & Schedule Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Accountability & Results

Why Kruger Products?

Join a growing manufacturing organization where you’ll lead impactful projects, shape the future of mill operations, and help drive safety, reliability, and performance improvements across the business.

Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.