Capital Projects Engineer, Manufacturing Operations

Mergon Moulded Plastics

  • Anderson, SC
  • 9 days ago

    Highlights

    Picture a typical day: you walk the production floor with Operations, hear a Maintenance update on a critical asset, huddle with Quality about a new launch, and finalize vendor schedules for an upcoming line upgrade. From idea to start-up, you’ll be accountable for delivering manufacturing projects that elevate plant performance: Own capital equipment and facility improvement projects from planning through implementation.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAnderson, SC

    Description

    Capital Projects Engineer, Manufacturing Operations

    Picture a typical day: you walk the production floor with Operations, hear a Maintenance update on a critical asset, huddle with Quality about a new launch, and finalize vendor schedules for an upcoming line upgrade. By week’s end, you’ve presented a scope, locked a budget, and green-lit an installation plan that improves safety and boosts throughput.

    The Work You’ll Lead

    From idea to start-up, you’ll be accountable for delivering manufacturing projects that elevate plant performance:

    • Own capital equipment and facility improvement projects from planning through implementation.
    • Coordinate equipment installations, plant upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and layout optimizations.
    • Enable new product introductions, including equipment start-up, commissioning, and validation.
    • Develop clear scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and technical specifications.
    • Direct contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to execute safely, on time, and on budget.
    • Advance safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and overall operational efficiency.
    • Provide hands-on technical support and drive root cause investigations for equipment and process issues.
    • Champion continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing methods and structured problem solving.

    What You Bring

    • Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
    • 3+ years in manufacturing engineering or project management.
    • Proven experience delivering capital equipment, facility, or industrial improvement projects.
    • Strong planning, organization, and communication capabilities.
    • Working knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement practices.
    • Skilled at juggling multiple priorities and collaborating across functions.

    Impact, Growth, and Rewards

    • Lead high-impact capital and facility initiatives that move key plant metrics.
    • High-visibility role with direct influence on performance and growth.
    • Collaborative culture with meaningful professional development opportunities.
    • Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

    Reports To: Technical Manager

    Ready to Build What’s Next?

    If you’re a results-driven engineer who loves turning concepts into reliable, safe, and efficient operations, we’d love to connect.

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