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Knowhirematch

Project Engineer

Knowhirematch, Lewistown, Montana, United States, 59457

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Project Engineer — Capital Projects & Equipment Reliability

Industry:

Consumer Products Manufacturing Location:

[Confidential / On-site] Overview

A leading

consumer products manufacturer

is seeking an experienced

Project Engineer

to lead both small and large-scale

capital projects

and provide technical support for maintenance and equipment reliability initiatives. This role combines

hands-on project execution

with

leadership and mentoring responsibilities , driving operational excellence in a fast-paced, high-speed production environment. Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute

capital projects

from concept through startup, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget objectives are met. Partner with Maintenance and Operations teams to

troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues

that impact safety, quality, or uptime. Manage contractors

and vendors throughout installation, commissioning, and validation phases, ensuring safety and compliance standards are upheld. Coach, mentor, and develop

junior engineers and operations personnel in best practices for project execution and equipment reliability. Drive

continuous improvement initiatives

focused on reducing downtime, optimizing material flow, and improving process capability. Prepare technical documentation, project justifications, and post-project evaluations. Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production to support long-term equipment and infrastructure upgrades. Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

(Mechanical preferred). Proven success managing

capital projects

in

consumer products

or

high-speed manufacturing

environments (pet food, food & beverage, packaging, or related). Strong understanding of

equipment installation, utilities, and process systems . Demonstrated ability to

lead contractors

and

mentor engineers or operators . Skilled in

continuous improvement ,

Lean , or

Six Sigma

methodologies. Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced setting.

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