Industrial Project Engineer
About The Position
Delta Star Inc. is seeking an Industrial Project Engineer to lead continuous improvement and capital investment initiatives within a manufacturing plant. The role focuses on optimizing processes, improving equipment reliability, and supporting operational excellence through technical and process improvement projects that advance safety, sustainability, and efficiency. The engineer will work across departments to plan, execute, and deliver solutions aligned with plant goals and the Operational Excellence roadmap. The position involves designing technical solutions, managing capital expenditure projects, analyzing performance data, coordinating with vendors, and overseeing equipment upgrades and installations. The engineer will also optimize layouts and process flows, develop specialized tooling, and provide technical support to Production and Maintenance teams. The role requires ensuring that projects and plant improvements meet EHS, quality, and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
- 3–5 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing engineering, including project management.
- Proven experience with CapEx planning and execution.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D) and Inventor (3D), or equivalent design software.
- Familiarity with CMMS software such as INTERAL or similar.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Collaborative team player with initiative, adaptability, and attention to detail.
- Fluency in English.
- Must live or be willing to relocate within a safe, reasonable commute to the assigned plant location.
- For U.S.-based positions, must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
- Strong understanding of industrial processes and production equipment.
- Ability to read, interpret, and produce technical drawings and documentation.
- Experience with risk analysis (FMEA) and root-cause problem-solving.
- Skill in managing contractors and external vendors.
- Effective multitasking and time-management abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in French or Spanish, depending on site (DSN: English/French; DSW: English/Spanish).
Responsibilities
- Lead capital expenditure (CapEx) and continuous improvement (CI) projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with plant objectives.
- Manage project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder communications.
- Coordinate contractors and suppliers to ensure safe, high-quality project execution.
- Oversee commissioning, validation, and training for new equipment and upgrades.
- Define technical requirements and collaborate with operators to implement effective solutions.
- Design and execute improvements to enhance equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency.
- Optimize workshop layouts and process flows using 5S, ergonomics, and EHS standards.
- Develop specialized tooling and manage fabrication activities.
- Prepare technical documentation, drawings, and specifications for procurement.
- Provide technical support to Production and Maintenance teams for complex repairs and upgrades.
- Analyze equipment performance, cycle times, and bottlenecks to inform decisions.
- Promote standardization, problem-solving, and visual management tools.
- Ensure compliance with EHS, quality, and regulatory standards throughout project phases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
