Capital Project Engineer / Plant Engineer / Plant Project Engineer

Michigan City, IN | Full-Time | On-Site

My client, a global manufacturer of custom-engineered industrial materials, is seeking a Capital Project Engineer to lead facility engineering efforts, capital projects, and long-range infrastructure planning at its flagship U.S. operation. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Michigan City, Indiana, ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of technical execution, project leadership, and operational support.

If you're ready to make an immediate impact in a visible role, this opportunity combines hands-on engineering with strategic project ownership in a complex manufacturing environment.

Why You Should Apply

• Base salary: $95,000–$105,000 + 10% annual bonus
• Low-cost Blue Cross Blue Shield medical (85% company paid premium), dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%
• 8 paid company holidays per year
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability
• Strong support for capital planning, innovation, and continuous improvement

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage design, planning, budgeting, and execution of capital equipment and facility improvement projects
• Support mechanical systems (piping, HVAC, chilled water, compressed air, etc.) and structural upgrades within the plant
• Act as liaison for contractors, utilities, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Maintain plant layouts, utility drawings, and documentation for regulatory compliance
• Champion safety, sustainability, and operational excellence initiatives
• Serve as internal consultant on complex engineering challenges and site improvements

About You

• Be able to do the job as described
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline required
• Proficiency using AutoCAD for plant layout and design tasks
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial utilities and building systems
• Proficient in project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and contractor oversight
• Hands-on engineering aptitude with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Experience in a union manufacturing environment is a plus