Capital Project Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job DescriptionCapital Project Engineering Manager – Ready-to-Eat Food Manufacturing
Location: Austin, MN
Schedule: Monday to Friday, on-site only

Why This Role Stands Out

• Salary range of $120,000 to $140,000 plus bonus
• Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis
• Take ownership of capital projects from the ground up
• Be a key player in facility expansion and automation planning
• Wear multiple hats across engineering, construction, and project design
• Build and scale processes in a high-output, PE-backed manufacturing plant
• Work in a stable organization that’s actively investing in growth
• Lead cross-functional projects that directly impact efficiency, food safety, and infrastructure

About the Role
This is a site-based leadership role focused on managing the full lifecycle of capital projects within a 275,000 sq. ft. ready-to-eat food production facility. You’ll be responsible for leading large-scale upgrades, automation initiatives, and facility expansions as part of a long-term investment strategy.
From coordinating construction and installing new production systems to managing budgets and working with cross-functional teams, you’ll drive the execution of high-impact projects across the plant. The role is hands-on, with a strong focus on developing systems that improve safety, efficiency, and reliability.
What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the planning and execution of facility upgrades, packaging lines, cold storage expansions, and new automation systems
• Manage capital spend up to $10 million annually
• Scope and execute construction projects including warehouse additions and production floor reconfiguration
• Oversee vendor selection, construction timelines, and contractor management
• Collaborate with internal teams across operations, maintenance, IT, and sanitation
• Use CAD software to develop and communicate engineering plans
• Support refrigeration, mixing, and filling system design and implementation
• Maintain documentation, regulatory compliance, and budget forecasting for all projects
• Develop PM schedules with maintenance and provide technical training for equipment transitions
• Identify long-term infrastructure needs and create a scalable capital plan

What You’ll Bring

• BS is required, ideally in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
• 5 to 7+ years of capital engineering and project management experience in a food, chemical or consumer products (CPG) manufacturing environment
• Strong technical background with CAD proficiency
• Familiarity with facility construction, food-grade equipment, and sanitation protocols is preferred
• Experience with automated systems, robotics, pumps, refrigeration, mixing, conveyors and filling lines preferred
• Comfortable managing contractors and coordinating end-to-end project execution
• Proven ability to align projects with strategic plant goals while managing budget, timing, and compliance
• Working knowledge of FDA and food safety standards
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Apply Today
If you’re ready to take the lead on capital projects that will shape the future of a growing ready-to-eat manufacturing plant, we want to hear from you. Send your resume to start the conversation.

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The team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.\r\n\r\nWith 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.\r\n\r\nAt JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.