Plant Expansion and Equipment Upgrade Project Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to modernize a manufacturing footprint end-to-end?

Do you thrive on turning feasibility studies into commissioned assets? Can you orchestrate contractors, align internal stakeholders, and bring new equipment online without missing production beats? At LAPP—family-owned in Stuttgart since 1959 with ~5,800 teammates across 80+ countries—you’ll find the autonomy, flexibility, and supportive culture to do the best work of your career.

• Own capital projects from scope and budget through installation and startup.
• Draft charters, build schedules, control costs, and de-risk timelines with mitigation plans.
• Analyze equipment lifecycle ROI and lead procurement/integration of automation and process technologies.
• Drive facility expansions, utilities upgrades, and plant layout improvements with architects, contractors, and cross-functional partners.
• Plan and execute shutdowns and overhauls to minimize downtime via detailed planning and contingencies.
• Source and manage vendors/contractors, enforcing safety, quality, and local code compliance.
• Embed Lean/Six Sigma thinking to uplift throughput, reliability, and waste reduction.
• Identify risks and lead emergency repair strategies to protect operations.

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing setting, including projects > $500,000.
• Fluency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and PM tools like MS Project, Primavera, or similar.
• Financial acumen across capital justification, P&L impacts, and variance tracking.
• Top-tier communication, negotiation, and vendor management skills.
• Proven leadership across Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Finance.
• Safety-first mindset aligned to OSHA; quality-driven, accountable, and productivity-focused.
• Language: Read/interpret mechanical and electrical drawings; present to customers or internal audiences; proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Math: Confident with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning: Comfortable solving practical problems with limited standardization; interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
• Computer: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Primavera, Microsoft 365, Teams, OneDrive.

• No direct reports (individual contributor).
• Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: n/a.
• Travel: n/a.

On-time, on-budget delivery of facility expansions and equipment upgrades; safe and smooth turnarounds with minimal production disruption; clear communication and financial transparency; and measurable performance gains through continuous improvement.

After thorough market analysis, LAPP takes many factors into consideration when determining base salary such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, etc. of the candidate. The base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $130,000 plus participation in LAPP's bonus plan. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k), HSA/FSA, Life Insurance, and more!

**WORK ENVIRONMENT: **The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must be able to tolerate conditions associated with no air conditioning or heat.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS: **The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

*LAPP is an Equal Opportunity Employer*