Mechanical Engineer - Capital Projects at Blue Signal Search Mechanical Engineer - Capital Projects at Blue Signal Search in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time Mechanical Engineer -

Capital Projects Location:

On-site in Fond du

Lac, WI or Green Bay, WI Compensation:

$85,000-$120,000 Base Salary + Annual Bonus A Fortune 500 manufacturing leader is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its growing engineering team and support capital projects across multiple manufacturing facilities. This is not a traditional design engineering role. We are looking for engineers who enjoy working directly with manufacturing equipment, leading projects, installing new production lines, coordinating vendors and contractors, and driving projects from concept through startup and commissioning. This role offers the opportunity to own meaningful projects, work with modern manufacturing technologies, and make a direct impact on operational performance across a large manufacturing network. What You'll Do Lead capital equipment and manufacturing improvement projects Support equipment installations, upgrades, and production line expansions Coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders Assist with project scoping, equipment selection, and implementation Support startup, commissioning, FAT/SAT activities, and operational handoff Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables Travel to manufacturing facilities as needed to support project execution What You Bring Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or capital equipment projects Experience with equipment installation, startup, commissioning, or plant projects Strong project management and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Strong communication and stakeholder coordination abilities Ability to travel on a regular basis to support project activities, collaborate with site teams, and ensure successful execution of initiatives across multiple locations. Ideal Backgrounds Project Engineer Capital Project Engineer Mechanical Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Facilities Engineer Plant Engineer Experience from packaging, plastics, paper, consumer products, food manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, or similar environments is highly valued. What Success Looks Like Delivers projects on schedule and within scope Effectively coordinates contractors and vendors Maintains strong communication across stakeholders Successfully drives equipment installations and startup activities Creates measurable operational improvements through project execution

About Blue Signal:

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