Staff Project Engineer

DSJ Global; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is partnering with a leading nutrition brand to find a Staff Project Engineer for the Greensboro/Winston-Salem region. You will support process, packaging and warehouse projects, applying engineering principles and data-driven analysis to improve performance and reliability.

In a cross-functional environment, you will collaborate with manufacturing, QA, and external contractors, manage capital projects over $10M, develop SOPs and validation activities, and lead teams to timely,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in equipment, process, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in regulated industries such as food, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, or similar.
• Proven experience managing facility or capital projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution of 10M+ in scope.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, design, installation, and commissioning of process and packaging equipment lines.
• Analyze and improve machine performance, processes, and mechanical systems through data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source and procure equipment and components to required specifications.
• Partner with internal manufacturing teams and external contractors to ensure operational consistency, product quality, and safety.
• Troubleshoot equipment, materials, and process-related challenges in coordination with cross-functional teams (Quality, Operations, Maintenance, etc.).
• Develop and execute testing protocols, including process capability trials, to support commercial implementation.
• Support equipment validation and qualification activities (e.g., FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ) to ensure compliance with operational and regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for processing and packaging operations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, technical operations, and R&D teams to scale new products and ensure process compatibility.
• Identify and implement innovative technologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Capture and standardize engineering best practices for future projects.
• Support multiple concurrent projects and ensure alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.

Skills

Project management

Process optimization

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Capital project awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ procedures

Job description

DSJ Global is currently partnered with a leading nutrition brand who is looking to add a new Staff Project Engineer to their team in the greater Greensboro, NC area. The Staff Project Engineer will support engineering initiatives within a modern manufacturing and innovation facility. This role operates in a cross-functional environment and focuses on executing and improving engineering projects related to processing, packaging, and warehouse operations. Responsibilities include applying engineering principles, conducting testing and analysis, and modifying equipment and processes to improve performance, efficiency, and reliability. This individual will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver projects on time and support ongoing operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, design, installation, and commissioning of process and packaging equipment lines
• Analyze and improve machine performance, processes, and mechanical systems through data-driven decision-making
• Collaborate with suppliers to source and procure equipment and components to required specifications
• Partner with internal manufacturing teams and external contractors to ensure operational consistency, product quality, and safety
• Troubleshoot equipment, materials, and process-related challenges in coordination with cross-functional teams (Quality, Operations, Maintenance, etc.)
• Develop and execute testing protocols, including process capability trials, to support commercial implementation
• Support equipment validation and qualification activities (e.g., FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ) to ensure compliance with operational and regulatory standards
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for processing and packaging operations
• Collaborate with manufacturing, technical operations, and R&D teams to scale new products and ensure process compatibility
• Identify and implement innovative technologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Capture and standardize engineering best practices for future projects
• Support multiple concurrent projects and ensure alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality expectations
• Perform additional duties as needed
• Lead and coordinate project teams consisting of engineers, technicians, and external contractors
• Provide oversight of contract personnel and ensure successful project execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in equipment, process, or manufacturing engineering
• Experience in regulated industries such as food, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, or similar
• Proven experience managing facility or capital projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution of 10M+ in scope
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, and process impacts on manufacturing performance
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to optimize equipment performance and productivity