Capital Projects Engineering Manager, Automation & Equipment

Your Mission

Can you turn a blank floor plan into a humming production line—and do it again across multiple plants? At RiteScreen, the North American leader in window and door screens, we’re scaling smart manufacturing. We need a Capital Projects Engineering Manager who thrives on building capacity fast, introducing automation, and launching flawlessly. How You’ll Make an Impact • Lead capital projects that expand capacity, deploy automation, install equipment, introduce new products, and refine processes to reduce waste and improve throughput. • Own feasibility assessments, layout optimization, equipment evaluation/selection, installation management, and ramp-to-stability. • Stand up new sites, extend existing plants, and manage line transfers—ensuring readiness, standard work, and consistency. • Replicate high-performing processes to create scalable, efficient operations across locations. End-to-End Ownership • Command the full lifecycle: define scope, build schedules, control budgets, mitigate risks, and deliver on plan. • Maintain charters, milestone plans, cost tracking, and risk logs with actionable mitigations. • Balance disciplined execution with agility in fast-changing environments. • Surface risks early and apply practical solutions to maintain momentum. Lead with Partnership • Work shoulder-to-shoulder with Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Quality, Safety, and Finance. • Translate strategic objectives into plant-ready project plans and clear deliverables. • Be on-site for install, startup, and ramp—providing hands-on leadership to achieve stable output. Results You’ll Deliver • Quantifiable improvements in capacity, cost efficiency, quality, safety performance, and on-time delivery. • Transparent performance reporting with KPIs tied to both operational and financial outcomes. • Relentless ownership and urgency to hit commitments. What You’ll Need Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline (required). • 3–5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting. • 0–3 years leading engineering/manufacturing projects. • Exposure to screen manufacturing, fenestration, light metals, or similar industries (preferred). Skills & Competencies • Strong command of manufacturing operations, equipment, and facility layout principles. • Demonstrated ability to execute with limited oversight. • Hands-on experience commissioning equipment, balancing production lines, and accelerating to full-rate output. • Comfort operating across multiple sites and coordinating distributed teams. • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational discipline. Preferred • PMP certification strongly preferred. • Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement background. Where You’ll Work & Travel • Location: Elizabethville, PA or Elizabethton, TN. • Travel: As required for multi-site initiatives and support. Environment & Physical Expectations • Office and factory settings; frequent production floor presence. • Exposure to noise, moving machinery, and variable temperatures. • Compliance with all safety procedures and required PPE.

Physical Requirements: • Frequent standing and walking across facilities. • Regular manual dexterity and hand use for tools/equipment. • Ability to communicate effectively in an industrial environment. • Occasional lifting/moving up to 50 pounds. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

RiteScreen is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.