A Manufacturing Project Engineer manages the manufacturing process from conception to completion. Supervises manufacturing teams, evaluates proposals and documentation, plans the whole manufacturing process and oversees the implementation to completion. Is the primary technical point of contact for the project.
Sioux City, Iowa, United States (On-site) Manufacturing Senior Project Engineer i
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Senior Project Engineer Location:
Sioux City, IA area
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Onsite full time with 10-20% travel I'm partnering with a growing manufacturer that's looking for a Senior Project Engineer to lead high-impact manufacturing and capital projects from concept through completion. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys driving cross-functional initiatives, improving operations, and delivering projects that make a measurable impact.
What You'll Do:
Lead manufacturing, capital, and operational improvement projects from initiation through completion
Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communication
Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, maintenance, and leadership
Drive project management best practices and portfolio visibility across the organization
Ensure projects align with business objectives while meeting quality, cost, and schedule expectations About the
Operation:
Large-scale manufacturing campus with over 700K sq. ft. of production space
More than 700 employees in a growing, non-union environment
Part of a multi-site North American manufacturing network
Ongoing investments in facilities, equipment, and operational growth
Mix of high-quality custom manufacturing and assembly operations
Ideal Background:
Hands-on manufacturing project management experience (not IT/software)
Proven success leading capital projects, facility expansions, equipment installations, or operational improvement initiatives
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred (or equivalent manufacturing project management experience)
PMP certification is a plus If you're a manufacturing project leader looking to lead meaningful projects in a growing operation, I'd love to connect. Send me a message or apply today!
