Location: Dayton, OH (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time | Direct Hire
Industry: Food & Beverages / Bio-Industrial Manufacturing
Partner: Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS) is partnering with our client to fill this confidential engineering leadership search.
Join one of the worlds most respected names in food and bio-industrial innovation a global organization connecting farmers, manufacturers, and families across 70+ countries. This is more than a job; it's a chance to engineer sustainability at scale and directly impact how the world is nourished.
As a Senior Capital Project Engineer, you'll play a critical role driving the design, execution, and optimization of major capital projects at a leading-edge facility in Dayton, Ohio. You'll lead with innovation, precision, and integrity transforming ideas into engineered solutions that advance safety, efficiency, and long-term operational excellence.
What You'll Do:Lead the full lifecycle of mid-to-large capital projects from design through construction, commissioning, and startup.
Define project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring all deliverables meet engineering and operational standards.
Develop and implement engineering best practices, project management frameworks, and technical documentation.
Direct equipment specification, procurement, and vendor selection, driving cost-effective, high-quality outcomes.
Analyze manufacturing systems, identify root causes of equipment or process issues, and develop robust solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams from operations to safety to align projects with business and environmental goals.
Provide mentorship to early-career engineers, sharing hands-on expertise in process design, safety, and reliability.
Manage multiple complex projects independently, escalating only the most challenging issues to senior leadership.
What You Bring:Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Ag/Biosystems, or related discipline).
4+ years of experience in capital project or process engineering (8+ years preferred).
Proven ability to lead large-scale capital projects within food, chemical, or process manufacturing environments.
Strong background in process design, equipment specification, and plant commissioning.
Ability to travel domestically to support network plant projects as needed.
Passion for working hands-on in a fast-paced, technical plant environment.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications:Mastery in executing multi-million-dollar capital projects from concept to completion.
Experience mentoring teams and influencing without direct authority.
Deep understanding of food processing, chemical, or bio-industrial systems.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Why Join:Competitive base salary with bonus eligibility and relocation assistance.
Opportunity to shape sustainable food and industrial solutions that touch billions of lives daily.
Work within a collaborative, values-driven culture that champions safety, innovation, and purpose-driven engineering.
Comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.
A company that invests in your growth, impact, and higher purpose.
About NWTS:Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS) is a specialized talent acquisition firm connecting exceptional professionals with world-class organizations in engineering, manufacturing, and advanced industries. Our partnerships prioritize mission alignment, growth, and long-term success for both client and candidate.
How to Apply:Are you ready to engineer impact that sustains the world?
Apply today or connect confidentially with the NWTS recruiting team
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