Project Engineer

Job Details:

Job Title: Project Engineer – Manufacturing & Capital Projects

Location: Dallas, TX 75236

Pay Rate: $64.67/hour (W2, no benefits)

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Shift: 1st Shift

Drive High-Impact Engineering Projects in a World-Class Manufacturing Environment

We are seeking a skilled and results-driven Project Engineer to join a leading manufacturing facility in Dallas, TX. This is an exciting opportunity to lead critical capital projects across processing, packaging, automation, utilities, and infrastructure while working in a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment.

If you thrive in engineering project management, continuous improvement, and large-scale manufacturing operations, this role offers the chance to make a measurable impact from concept through commissioning.

What You’ll Do:

As a key member of the Plant Manufacturing Engineering team, you will lead capital projects that support operational growth, efficiency, safety, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage small, medium, and large-scale capital projects from initiation to completion.
• Lead projects involving:
• Processing systems
• High-speed packaging equipment
• Utilities and infrastructure
• Facility upgrades and expansions
• New product launches
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, suppliers, and cross-functional plant teams.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, feasibility studies, and technical specifications.
• Oversee commissioning, startup, and project handoff to operations and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, OSHA, FDA, energy, and sustainability standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.
• Support strategic planning for packaging, processing, layouts, material handling, and utilities.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Lead projects from concept through execution.
• Work with advanced manufacturing and automation technologies.
• Exposure to major capital investments and strategic plant initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Leadership teams.
• Gain experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to directly influence plant growth, efficiency, and innovation.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical, or related Engineering field.
• 3–5 years of engineering/project experience in manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing capital projects and plant engineering initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems and equipment design.

Technical Skills:

• High-speed packaging systems.
• Integrated automation & controls.
• Project management methodologies.
• AutoCAD & MS Project.
• Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred:

• Dairy or food manufacturing experience.
• PMO / 3A standards knowledge.
• Six Sigma, TQM, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• OSHA and FDA compliance experience.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for a proactive engineering professional who can:

• Lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Solve complex technical problems independently.
• Communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Build strong vendor and stakeholder relationships.
• Adapt quickly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Apply today to be part of a team driving innovation, operational excellence, and manufacturing transformation.