Sr. Project Engineer

Senior Process Project Engineer

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Compensation: $120,000–$135,000 annually

Employment: Direct hire | Two openings

Relocation assistance available

About the Opportunity

An established manufacturer is hiring two Senior Process Project Engineers to support a major manufacturing expansion and new facility launch in the Indianapolis area.

These positions will help bring new manufacturing systems from initial planning through full production. You will own assigned equipment packages, develop specifications, evaluate suppliers, manage procurement, coordinate installation, and lead commissioning and startup activities.

The roles will initially be based in Indianapolis before transitioning to a new facility in Greenwood. Candidates must be comfortable working at both locations.

Responsibilities

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• Manage assigned process equipment and capital project packages through engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and production startup.
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• Develop technical requirements and equipment specifications; solicit supplier bids, evaluate proposals, and coordinate equipment selection and purchasing.
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• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, budgets, and forecasts using Microsoft Project and Excel.
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• Create and review equipment layouts, process arrangements, and facility integration drawings using AutoCAD.
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• Coordinate equipment utility requirements, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and control narratives with internal teams and suppliers.
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• Support the integration of processing systems such as mixing, drying, milling, blending, screening, material handling, dust collection, and packaging equipment.
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• Work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, safety, construction teams, and equipment suppliers to execute projects.
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• Lead equipment commissioning, performance testing, troubleshooting, operator training, and production readiness activities.
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• Monitor project scope, costs, schedules, and risks while resolving issues that could affect delivery.
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• Identify improvements that strengthen equipment reliability, process performance, and operational safety.
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Required Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline; chemical or mechanical engineering preferred.
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• At least five years of project engineering or project management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
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• Experience delivering or managing significant portions of capital projects with budgets of $5 million or more.
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• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project, including developing and maintaining project schedules.
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• AutoCAD experience creating or reviewing equipment layouts and engineering drawings.
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• Strong Excel skills and experience with cost estimating, budgeting, and project forecasting.
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• Experience with equipment specifications, supplier evaluation, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
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• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and work independently.
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• Willingness to travel approximately 10%, domestically and internationally.
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• Ability to work initially in Speedway and transition to Greenwood.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience supporting capital projects of $10 million or more.
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• Background in process manufacturing, specialty materials, powders, chemicals, automotive, aerospace, or medical manufacturing.
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• Experience with plant expansions, new facility launches, or installation of new manufacturing lines.
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• PMP certification, Professional Engineer licensure, Lean/Six Sigma experience, or an advanced degree.
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What the Company Offers

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• Base salary of $120,000–$135,000.
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• Relocation assistance.
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• Benefits package including a 401(k) and pension plan.
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• An autonomous engineering environment with substantial project ownership.
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• The opportunity to help launch a new manufacturing facility.
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• Career growth within a large organization with a close-knit local team.
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• A clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
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Company identity and additional project details will be shared during confidential recruiting discussions.