CAPEX Engineer

Job Details

A bit about us:

Founded nearly 130 years ago and based in the Greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, with additional manufacturing operations across multiple locations, we are a growing food and beverage manufacturer committed to innovation, operational excellence, and investing in our people. We deliver high-quality products to customers around the world while fostering a culture built around communication, community, wellness, and continuous improvement. Our continued growth creates exciting opportunities for engineers looking to make a measurable impact through large-scale capital initiatives.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Strong base salary plus bonus potential (DOE)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• HSA Medical Plan Option with Annual Company Contribution
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Growth Opportunities to Expand Skillsets and Advance Your Career
• Collaborative Team Environment Focused on Communication, Community, and Wellness
• Proven Business Growth Creating Long-Term Career Opportunities
• Travel Opportunity: Exposure across multiple manufacturing facilities (25–50%)

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead and execute multiple capital projects from concept through startup and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution strategies.
• Partner with plant and corporate stakeholders to establish project objectives.
• Support equipment specification, selection, and procurement activities.
• Manage vendor relationships and contractor performance.
• Oversight construction execution activities.
• Coordinate commissioning and startup efforts.
• Ensure complete and accurate project documentation.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, GMP, LACF, food safety, EHS, and applicable regulations.
• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues during implementation.
• Support site assessments and long-range capital planning initiatives.
• Develop engineering strategies aligned with operational objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, FSQ, EHS, Procurement, Finance, and external partners.

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 4 years of capital project experience within manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing projects up to $10MM across multiple disciplines.
• Experience supporting projects from concept through commissioning and startup.
• Strong background in FDA-regulated food or beverage manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of GMP requirements and manufacturing safety standards.
• Basic AutoCAD proficiency.
• Proven ability to manage vendors, contractors, timelines, and project budgets.
• Strong technical problem-solving and project leadership capabilities.

Preferred

• Experience within low-acid aseptic manufacturing environments.
• CMMS experience (Infor/Hexagon EAM preferred).
• PE License.
• PMP Certification.
• Knowledge of facilities, utilities, and energy systems engineering.