Project Engineer - Manufacturing Equipment & Capital Projects

Project Engineer - Manufacturing Equipment & Capital Projects at PrideNow Project Engineer - Manufacturing Equipment & Capital Projects at PrideNow in Liberty, North Carolina Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Job Summary We are seeking a Project Engineer to support large-scale manufacturing equipment installation and capital project execution within a fast-paced production environment. This role will focus on planning, coordinating, and executing equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and production launch activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management experience, technical expertise in interpreting engineering drawings, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams to meet aggressive project timelines. Key Responsibilities Support end-to-end execution of capital equipment projects from planning through production launch Coordinate equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and pre-production trials Collaborate with engineering teams, contractors, vendors, and technicians to achieve project milestones Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, tracking key deliverables and timelines Monitor and manage project budgets for assigned scope Support manufacturing trials to validate equipment safety, quality, and performance Identify and resolve issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions Track KPIs and support transition to full production operations Participate in cross-functional meetings to review project status, risks, and timelines Interpret and work with 2D/3D engineering drawings and technical documentation Ensure adherence to operational standards, including specialized production environments where applicable Support production during weekends, shutdowns, or critical phases as required Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field 3-10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, engineering, or capital project execution Experience managing capital equipment or facility-related projects Ability to read and interpret 2D engineering drawings and layouts Experience with 2D/3D drafting tools (e.g., AutoCAD or similar) Strong project management and scheduling experience Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills Ability to work in a fully onsite, hands-on environment