Senior Project Engineer - Capital Projects

Charter Manufacturing•Woodstock, IL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Charter Casting is hiring a Senior Project Engineer – Capital Projects to lead and manage capital engineering projects at its manufacturing facilities in Woodstock, Illinois, and Shawano, Wisconsin. Projects generally range from $250,000 to $1 million and may include equipment design and upgrades, as well as brownfield and greenfield initiatives supporting operational improvements and strategic business objectives. The position provides end-to-end project management, from concept development, scope definition, and capital justification through engineering design, procurement, installation, commissioning, documentation, training, and closeout. The Senior Project Engineer applies technical expertise and data-driven decision-making while working with operations, maintenance, engineering teams, vendors, and contractors to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with business needs. The role supports projects at both the Woodstock and Shawano facilities and requires approximately 25% travel, which may vary according to project needs. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
Seven or more years of direct project management experience in manufacturing.
Experience using varied data to guide decisions.
Experience procuring capital equipment, including developing detailed RFQs and performing ROI analysis.
Demonstrated leadership working with and leading cross-functional teams.
Proven project management skills leading multiple initiatives at different levels.
Change management skills and strong verbal and written communication.
Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical concepts.
Proficiency in 2D CAD drafting software, such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Willingness to travel 25% or more.
Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; the company is unable to sponsor employment visas.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a technical discipline or a PMP certificate.
Advanced knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, combustion, machining, mechanical, or electrical systems.
Experience and knowledge working with Technology, Digital, and Automation Teams.
Strong foundry or metals industry experience, preferably involving cast iron, green sand molding, and no-bake processes.
Experience with large brownfield or greenfield projects.
Program management experience for large strategic initiatives spanning the business and delivering new capabilities.
Prior supervisory experience.
Proficiency in 3D CAD drafting software, such as SolidWorks.
Training in continuous improvement methodologies, such as Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Lead major business-wide and cross-functional initiatives that support strategic objectives and long-term growth.
Work with individual plants to review and develop economical designs and implementation plans for major initiatives and scoped projects.
Serve as an engineering lead and role model within the engineering group.
Liaise between operations, maintenance, and outside contractors to implement initiatives and projects.
Identify engineering needs for key business stakeholders.
Teach and coach employees across the business in engineering project methods and technical problem solving.
Align stakeholders, remove barriers, coordinate cross-functional execution, and drive adoption to deliver sustainable business impact.
Use internal and external resources and lead them through project phases.
Follow Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.