CAPEX Engineer
- $135,000 - $160,000
- Rockfield, WI
Lead Multi-Site Capital Projects up to $10MM in FDA-Regulated Manufacturing
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%)
Job Details
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Qualifications Needed:
Preferred:
- 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.
- Oversee 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.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy