Sr. Project Engineer

Kruger Products | Produits Kruger; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger Products is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects that improve manufacturing performance, reliability, safety, and long‑term growth at the Memphis plant.

You will manage scopes, budgets, schedules, and resources, coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning, and drive operational excellence through cross‑functional collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and external partners.

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 industry.
• Experience leading capital projects from concept to startup.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital and major maintenance projects from concept through startup and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Manage engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and contractor activities.
• Drive improvements for reliability, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and external partners.
• Support equipment startups, commissioning activities, training, and handoff.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and productivity improvements.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Champion safety culture by integrating risk assessment and safe work practices.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting and scheduling

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Safety culture integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, 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
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• 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.