Manufacturing Project Engineer
$90,900–$170,100 year
On-siteBelle, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Lead complex capital projects from concept through startup, managing scope, schedules, budgets, and contractor performance for processing systems, material handling, and packaging equipment. Serve as the site's Combustible Dust Program Coordinator and support Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives, while maintaining compliance reporting for environmental permits and security engineering processes. Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce losses and improve asset reliability. Conduct root cause investigations, equipment troubleshooting, and feasibility studies to identify engineering solutions that enhance safety, quality, and manufacturing efficiency. Apply Clorox Early Management principles and the One-Right-Way project management process throughout execution.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline, or equivalent Plant Engineering experience in lieu of a degree
- At least 5 years of engineering experience supporting manufacturing operations, capital projects, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated success leading capital projects through all phases, including scope development, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and project closeout
- Proven ability to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget while managing project budgets, schedules, contractors, and external vendors
- Strong knowledge of engineering documentation, including P&IDs, electrical schematics, control system drawings, equipment layouts, instrumentation diagrams, and AutoCAD
- Working knowledge of equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance, asset management, and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Early Management, or similar systems
- Strong analytical, project management, organizational, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams, build strong partnerships, and drive sustainable operational improvements
- Results-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to safety, quality, reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
- Ability to travel up to 10% as needed
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license and passport
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting manufacturing systems, including process equipment, bulk material handling, packaging systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure
- Experience supporting consumer products, chemical processing, food, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience working within Process Safety Management (PSM), Management of Change (MOC), and manufacturing safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory compliance programs
- Proficiency with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Experience with industrial automation, including PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, process controls, and industrial networking
- Experience supporting utility systems such as steam, compressed air, HVAC, dust collection, water systems, and electrical distribution
- Experience supporting quality management systems, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance programs
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, or equivalent continuous improvement certification
- Experience with Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), FMEA, vibration analysis, thermography, or other predictive maintenance methodologies
- Experience leading or mentoring technical, engineering, or maintenance teams
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