What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Charter Next Generation and Careers?
At CNG, we are owners. We empower every individual to make a significant impact — because every moment matters. Whether you’re starting your career journey or aiming for the next level, we foster a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
Why Join CNG?
Employee Ownership: Every employee receives equity shares, enabling you to participate in our company's growth and prosperity.
Work-Life Balance: We support true work-life integration for all CNG employee owners.
Career Growth: Advance your career within our expanding network of manufacturing facilities with comprehensive training and development programs.
Purpose-Driven Work: Help create sustainable packaging solutions that reduce food waste and protect our environment for future generations.
The Role
From supporting internal teams to developing next-gen materials, our professional roles span strategy, innovation, and purpose. At CNG, you’ll do work that matters—and own it all.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage major capital projects at any CNG sites.
- Define project scope in collaboration with stakeholders: Sales, Production, Maintenance, Safety, Product Safety, Quality, IT, OT, Training, Sustainability, Logistics, Insurance, HR, CI, etc.
- Define project budget and timeline in collaboration with stakeholders and contractors.
- Assign responsibilities to employees and contractors and monitor progress to stay on time and budget.
- Prepare project status reports, including highlighting critical paths, budgets, schedules, responsibilities, etc.
- Ensure project’s compliance with the applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications
- Define equipment specifications and participate in FAT & SAT to verify performance.
- Review engineering drawings including layouts, mechanical, electrical, civil, architectural, P&I, etc.
- Manage employees and contractors performing project work, especially regarding timelines and safety.
- Troubleshoot project issues that arise, including interferences, missing or inadequate parts and installations, etc.
- Manage documentation and support stakeholders through lifetime of equipment usage
What You’ll Bring
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required
- 4 years field and project planning experience required
- Excellent computer literacy and knowledge of design and visual software
- Ability to work with multiple discipline projects
- Ability to Travel at minimum 50% to all our WI locations when the project work requires being on site. Out of state Travel - minimal, as needed.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent project management and supervision skills
- Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards, and best practices
Preferred Qualifications:
- Plastics equipment knowledge is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
Total Rewards:
- Employee Ownership – Become a company owner day 1!
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance upon hire
- Holiday Pay
- Paid vacation
- 401(k) with company match
- Performance-based bonuses
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities across 15 facilities
Ready to Own Your Future?
Join a team where every voice matters, every contribution counts, and every employee shares in our success.
Charter Next Generation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Learn More About CNG:
- Visit our careers page: cnginc.com/careers
- Discover our employee ownership program: cnginc.com/careers/employee-ownership
- See what makes us different: cnginc.com/careers/why-cng
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