Demo

Manufacturing Project Engineer

Castrol
Baton Rouge, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026
Castrol is one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, serving customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors. Castrol brands are recognised globally for their premium quality and high performance, shaped by the company’s commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology. With products sold in more than 150 countries, Castrol has helped keep things moving on roads and racetracks, air, sea, and space for over 125 years.

Whether you're just starting out or ready for your next big move, you're in the right place to explore an exciting career with Castrol.

Job Description

About the team

The Engineering team supports safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing operations by delivering capital projects, process improvements and engineering solutions that improve plant performance. The team works closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Planning, Technology and Commercial teams, as well as regional and global engineering partners.

About The Role

  • Lead the scoping, design and implementation of capital projects and plant improvement initiatives from concept through commissioning and handover.
  • Provide engineering support for infrastructure, manufacturing optimization, continuous improvement and operational performance initiatives.
  • Support project scope development, technical reviews, bid evaluations, contractor management, construction and commissioning activities.
  • Participate in process safety reviews, HAZOPs, HAZIDs and risk assessments, developing engineering solutions that mitigate hazards and operational risks.
  • Review and support Management of Change (MOC) activities associated with process, equipment and control-system modifications.
  • Ensure projects and engineering solutions comply with applicable engineering standards, HSSE requirements, regulatory requirements and capital governance processes.
  • Partner with Operations and cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes, improve asset performance and support new product and process introductions.
  • Provide technical guidance to project teams, contractors and stakeholders while supporting the development and application of engineering best practices.

Experience Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
  • Minimum five years of engineering experience within manufacturing, chemical, petrochemical, food processing or a related process-manufacturing environment.
  • At least three years of experience providing engineering support within an operating manufacturing facility.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering capital projects through multiple phases, including scoping, design, construction, commissioning and implementation.
  • Working knowledge of process safety, hazard analysis and risk-assessment practices.
  • Experience applying engineering standards, technical requirements and safe engineering practices in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder-management skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, operations and other business functions.

Privacy

The Castrol entity recruiting for this role is the data controller for the personal information you provide. We use it to assess your application and to manage the recruitment and onboarding process. We may share it with service providers who support our recruitment, and it may be transferred to other Castrol entities internationally under appropriate safeguards. We keep it only for as long as necessary. For details of how we use your information and your data protection rights, contact privacy.response@castrol.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to Castrol recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.).

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

Salary.com Estimation for Manufacturing Project Engineer in Baton Rouge, LA
$101,703 to $124,951
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Manufacturing Project Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Manufacturing Project Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$113,720 - $142,743
Income Estimation: 
$132,052 - $169,598
Income Estimation: 
$122,884 - $156,575
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Castrol

  • Castrol Baton Rouge, LA
  • Castrol is one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, serving customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors. Castrol b... more
  • 7 Days Ago

  • Castrol Baton Rouge, LA
  • Castrol is one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, serving customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors. Castrol b... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • Castrol Santa, NM
  • Castrol is one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, serving customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors. Castrol b... more
  • 6 Days Ago

  • Castrol Baton Rouge, LA
  • Castrol is one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, serving customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors. Castrol b... more
  • 6 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Manufacturing Project Engineer jobs in the Baton Rouge, LA area that may be a better fit.

  • Hill Country Project Management LLC Baton Rouge, LA
  • The scope of the proposed services will include the following :Assess feasibility and technical requirements for LINKS DataLake integration.Collaborate wit... more
  • 2 Months Ago

  • GSM Outdoors New Roads, LA
  • Description GSM Outdoors is seeking an experienced and innovative Manufacturing Engineer to help improve the way our products are made. This role is respon... more
  • 13 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!