Plant Project Engineer

Company: PeopleSuite Talent Solutions
Location: Pinehurst
Posted on: January 22, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Scope of Position As a Plant Project Engineer , you’ll be at the forefront of engineering excellence—leading critical capital projects that drive operational efficiency, elevate safety standards, and enhance product quality. You’ll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering high-impact projects that improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across a 1,400-person facility. Your work will leave a lasting mark on how we make history—one project at a time. Responsibilities Drive Capital Projects Lead one to two major electrical or controls replacement/upgrade projects each year—from demo to commissioning. Oversee installation of new panels, PLCs, and VFDs; ensure vendor programming aligns with company standards. Manage additional assigned projects, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Project Management Excellence Develop detailed project proposals, cost controls, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies. Manage all aspects of capital project execution—concept through commissioning—ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timing. Prepare and maintain concise, accurate documentation throughout all project phases. Continuous Improvement Identify, justify, and implement process improvements and capability enhancements. Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve operational challenges. Support process control audits and collaborate with maintenance to troubleshoot advanced control systems and databases. Other Responsibilities Managing capital projects ranging from $10,000 to $5,000,000 in value. Partnering with Maintenance, Operations, and Quality during Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings to ensure smooth operations. Coordinating contractors, vendors, and internal teams to meet project milestones and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards. Prioritizing control systems for upgrade/replacement and verifying the reliability of plant safety systems. Reviewing and improving automation standards to support sustainable, efficient manufacturing. Who You Will Work With Cross-Functional Partners : Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams—to ensure alignment of projects with plant performance goals. Project Stakeholders : Engage all individuals impacted by your projects, lead meetings to gather insights, and ensure buy-in from concept through execution. Qualifications - Required Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in Rockwell Automation and Rockwell PLC programming . Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams through full project lifecycles. Strong skills in MS Project, MS Office, SAP, Procurement Systems , and AutoCAD . Understanding of Wonderware InTouch and System Platform . Qualifications - Preferred Experience with Allen-Bradley systems (RSLogix 5/500/5000, Studio 5000). Familiarity with MODBUS , industrial networking , Stratix switches , and servo drives . PMP certification . Background in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing . What You’ll Bring to the Team Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. A proactive, self-directed mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Flexibility to support projects on off-shifts or weekends as needed.

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