The Project Engineer will lead and coordinate the technical execution of general capital projects supporting the expansion of in-house and external molded fiber manufacturing operations across North America, Europe, and Asia.
This role is responsible for translating commercial and operational requirements into executable technical solutions, managing equipment vendors (primarily China-based OEMs), overseeing installation and commissioning, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to performance specification.
Responsibilities:
1. Technical Project Management (Front-End Planning):
Lead front-end engineering of capital projects including:
Molded fiber packaging forming lines
Pulp preparation systems
Drying systems (thermal, hot press, industrial ovens)
Spray coating systems
Automation and material handling
2. Develop and maintain:
Technical specifications
Equipment layouts
Utility requirements matrices (water, power, gas, compressed air)
Project Schedules and critical paths.
Coordinate site readiness (foundations, utilities, infrastructure)
3. OEM Vendor Management:




Serve as primary technical liaison with Mandarin-speaking equipment suppliers.
Translate engineering requirements between company stakeholders and OEMs.
Review general arrangement drawings, P&IDs;, electrical schematics and PLC architecture
4. Commissioning & Ramp-up
Oversee equipment installation and startup at internal and external factories.
May require extended periods of time on-site at Footprint facilities in Mexico and Poland.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues.
Ensure throughput, scrap rate, and quality metrics meet design standards.
Support handoff to operations and maintenance teams.
Bachelor's degree in engineering
5+ years of relevant project engineering experience
Strong engineering fundamentals
International project management experience
Ability to bridge Western operations teams with Mandarin-speaking equipment manufacturers
IT Skills:
Project Management Software
AutoCAD (factory layouts)
Language:
Advanced English level
Mandarin Chinese (Desirable)

📌 Project Engineer (Baja California)
🏢 Footprint
📍 Baja California