Project Engineer

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

• →Lead capital equipment and facility improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• →Develop project scopes, equipment layouts, timelines, budgets, and business justifications.
• →Prepare capital expenditure requests and support project approval processes.
• →Manage project execution activities, including:
  • →Vendor selection and contractor management
  • →Request for proposal (RFP) and quote processes
  • →Purchase order creation and tracking
  • →Equipment installation, commissioning, and startup
• →Collaborate with Operations, Safety, and Quality teams to ensure projects align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• →Ensure safe work practices are followed by employees, contractors, and suppliers throughout project execution.
• →Track, monitor, and communicate project progress, costs, risks, and milestones.
• →Coordinate equipment and process training for plant personnel as needed.
• →Ensure successful project closeout, including documentation, as-built drawings, maintenance manuals, and spare parts inventories.
• →Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, quality, and cost reduction.

Key performance indicators for this role include:

• Successful delivery of capital projects on schedule and within budget
• Cost savings and operational efficiency improvements
• Enhanced safety performance and injury reduction initiatives
• High levels of customer and stakeholder satisfaction
• Improved equipment reliability and operational performance

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3 to 5 years of Project Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Project Management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment.

• Project Management certification or formal project management training.
• Experience within manufacturing, material handling, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Experience working with capital equipment projects.
• Bilingual English/Spanish capabilities.

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly valued:

• Project management tools such as Microsoft Project
• AutoCAD or other 2D CAD software
• Conveyor systems and material handling equipment
• Robotics and industrial automation systems
• Industrial electrical systems, process piping, and machine safeguarding
• Capital investment analysis, including ROI, IRR, and NPV methodologies
• Budget management and capital expenditure planning
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies