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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Project Engineer – Equipment Procurement & CAPEX
We are looking for a Project Engineer to support production expansion projects through equipment procurement planning, technical coordination, and CAPEX management. You will work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and suppliers to ensure equipment is delivered, installed, and ready for production within approved timelines and budgets.
Plan and coordinate equipment procurement to support production expansion and operational requirements.
Work with Industrial, Manufacturing, and Process Engineering teams to define equipment requirements, consolidate station bills of materials (BOMs), and review technical specifications.
Identify technical gaps and coordinate with engineering teams and suppliers to resolve issues.
Develop and monitor schedules covering capital expenditure approvals, purchase orders, equipment delivery, installation, and production readiness.
Track project milestones, identify risks and delays, and drive corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
Monitor CAPEX budgets, committed costs, actual expenditure, and forecasts; highlight variances and potential budget overruns.
Partner with Finance and Procurement to ensure accurate cost reporting, budget compliance, and cost optimization.
Coordinate with Engineering and Fixed Asset Accounting to ensure accurate asset information and timely capitalization.
Maintain project trackers and provide clear updates on progress, costs, risks, and outstanding actions.
Coordinate equipment readiness reviews and handover to Engineering and Production teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or a related discipline.
Relevant experience in project engineering, equipment procurement, manufacturing expansion, or CAPEX coordination within a manufacturing environment.
Ability to interpret equipment specifications and engineering requirements.
Understanding of equipment procurement processes, installation activities, and production readiness requirements.
Experience in budget tracking, cost analysis, and project reporting.
Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate across functions and work with suppliers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project tracking tools; experience with ERP or procurement systems is an advantage.
A proactive approach, strong ownership, and attention to detail.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation.
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