Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

LHH is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for our client, a leading U.S.

-based manufacturing organization, to support capital and process improvement initiatives across multiple production facilities in North Carolina
.

This role offers the opportunity to lead high‑impact engineering projects from concept through commissioning within a complex, industrial manufacturing environment.

This is a hands‑on, plant‑facing role for engineers who thrive in execution‑heavy environments and have experience delivering equipment installations, new production lines, and facility upgrades
.

Primary facilities are located in Clinton, Kinston, and Wilson, NC
.

Candidates within approximately one hour of these sites are strongly encouraged to apply.

As part of the Engineering team, you will manage multiple concurrent capital projects (typically 3–4 at a time), driving scope, schedule, cost, and execution excellence.

• End‑to‑End Project Leadership
• Lead engineering projects from initial concept, feasibility, and design through installation, startup, and handoff.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and implementation plans.
• Design & Construction Oversight
• Develop or review engineering designs, material specifications authoritative and utility requirements.
• Validate field work, ensure pw compliance with codes and standards, and generate as‑built documentation.
• Direct contractors, vendors, and consultants during installation and construction phases.
• Capital & Contract Management
• Manage project budgets and track costs against financial targets.
• Support bid evaluations, contractor selection, and contract administration.
• Monitor installations to ensure adherence to specifications, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination
• Partner closely with plant operations, maintenance, safety, and leadership teams.
• Provide regular status updates and risk assessments to management.
• Support commissioning, startup, and operational readiness of new equipment and lines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of engineering or project management experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects involving mechanical systems, equipment installation, or production lines
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, installation practices, and project scheduling
• Proven ability to manage contractors and vendors onsite
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

• Experience in food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, or other high‑volume manufacturing environments
• Background in mechanical, industrial, or process engineering
• Experience managing multi‑million‑dollar projects
• Working knowledge of engineering economics, codes, and standards

• Base salary range: $87,000 – $116,000
• 15% annual bonus

• High visibility, execution‑focused engineering work
• Ownership of projects that directly impact plant performance and capacity
• Stable, long‑term manufacturing environment with ongoing capital investment
• Opportunity to grow into larger, more complex site or regional responsibilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled