Senior Project Engineer – Capital Projects, Reliability

Teasdale Latin Foods

. Strengthen equipment performance and lead capital investments across Teasdale Latin Foods manufacturing sites .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in capital project management, including scope development, budget oversight, and operational integration, while applying advanced reliability engineering methods to enhance equipment performance and maintenance practices. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

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Capital Project ManagementReliability EngineeringCross-Functional LeadershipCost EstimatingPreventive Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Project Financial SkillsRoot Cause AnalysisEquipment TroubleshootingCondition Monitoring MethodsFMEARCMMTBF AnalysisMTTR AnalysisPreventive Maintenance ProgramsEquipment Specifications Development

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTeam LeadershipCoachingExecutive Presentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

CMMSProject Scheduling ToolsSpreadsheets

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCMRPAdvanced Engineering Degree

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EngineeringFood ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingSanitary DesignOperational Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Strengthen equipment performance and lead capital investments across Teasdale Latin Foods manufacturing sites
Identify and prioritize capital investments using equipment condition, reliability data, capacity needs, safety, and total cost of ownership
Develop project proposals with scope, alternatives, cost estimates, ROI, payback, risks, and success measures
Present investment recommendations to senior and executive leadership and secure approvals
Own delivery of individual projects valued at $1 million or more, including scope, design coordination, budget, schedule, procurement, installation, commissioning, and operational integration
Manage concurrent projects across multiple sites
Establish project plans, milestones, responsibilities, risk registers, and acceptance criteria
Track commitments, spending, forecasts, and schedule performance; control scope changes and escalate variances
Lead cross-functional teams across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, Quality and Food Safety, EHS, and other departments
Develop equipment specifications and bid packages; evaluate suppliers and contractors
Coordinate design reviews, equipment acceptance testing, installation, utilities, and controls interfaces
Plan shutdowns and startup activities; lead commissioning, performance verification, handoff, training, maintenance plans, critical spare parts, and technical documentation
Provide executive updates on progress, financial outlook, risks, and decisions needed
Close projects with documented acceptance, lessons learned, and post-startup verification of benefits and financial returns
Analyze equipment failures, downtime, MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance costs to prioritize improvements
Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs for critical assets
Apply vibration analysis, thermal imaging, oil analysis, and other condition-monitoring methods
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using FMEA, RCM, and asset criticality assessments
Provide technical leadership during troubleshooting and recurring equipment failures
Coach maintenance teams and standardize effective practices across sites
Integrate reliability, maintainability, safe access, and lifecycle cost requirements into equipment selection and capital project design
Maintain accurate asset information, maintenance procedures, and performance reporting in the CMMS
Verify sustained improvements in uptime, equipment performance, and maintenance cost

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or another relevant engineering discipline
Minimum of 5 years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience, with responsibility in both maintenance/reliability engineering and capital project management
Experience proposing and leading individual capital projects with approved budgets of at least $1 million, from business case and scope development through installation, commissioning, and operational integration
Ability to explain specific completed projects, including ownership, approved budget, business justification, cross-functional leadership, executive presentations, implementation challenges, and measurable results
Strong project financial and execution skills, including cost estimating, return-on-investment analysis, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, change control, and supplier or contractor coordination
Hands-on knowledge of reliability methods, preventive and predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, and manufacturing equipment troubleshooting, supported by measurable reliability improvements
Ability to lead cross-functional teams without relying on direct reporting authority and communicate clearly with plant personnel, functional leaders, and executives
Experience presenting capital requests and recommendations for executive decisions
Proficiency with CMMS, project scheduling tools, spreadsheets, and executive presentations
Working knowledge of manufacturing safety and quality requirements
Ability to travel 50% of the time to company locations
Food or beverage manufacturing experience, including sanitary design and equipment startup in an operating plant (preferred)
Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites and integrating new equipment, production lines, or major equipment upgrades (preferred)
Advanced engineering degree, PMP, CMRP, or related credential (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions at 60 Days
Career Growth Opportunities
Professional Development
50% travel to company locations