Senior Project EngineerLocation: Memphis, TN
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Lead Capital Projects. Drive Operational Excellence.Kruger Products is seeking a
Senior Project Engineer to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects that support manufacturing performance, reliability, safety, and long-term growth. This role plays a critical part in advancing mill operations through strategic project leadership, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration.
What You'll Do- Lead capital and major maintenance projects from concept through startup and closeout.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
- Manage engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and contractor activities.
- Drive equipment, process, and infrastructure improvements that enhance reliability, efficiency, and operational performance.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and external partners to ensure successful project execution.
- Support equipment startups, commissioning activities, training, and operational handoff.
- Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, productivity improvement, and operational excellence.
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, environmental requirements, and regulatory expectations.
- Champion a strong safety culture by integrating risk assessment and safe work practices throughout project execution.
What You Bring- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years of engineering and project management experience in manufacturing, pulp and paper, tissue, consumer products, or other heavy industrial environments.
- Demonstrated success managing capital projects of significant scope and complexity.
- Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, construction management, and commissioning practices.
- Proficiency with project management tools, including MS Project and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting paper, tissue, converting, utilities, or process manufacturing systems.
- Startup, commissioning, and plant expansion experience.
- PMP, PE, or other relevant technical certifications.
Key Success Factors- Project Leadership
- Strategic Problem Solving
- Capital Project Execution
- Technical Expertise
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Financial & Schedule Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Accountability & Results
