Senior Capital Project Engineer
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Job Location:
Dayton, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
08-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Capital Project Engineer Food & Bio-Industrial Manufacturing Dayton OH
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.
About the Opportunity:
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; its a chance to engineer sustainability at scale and directly impact how the world is nourished.
As a Senior Capital Project Engineer youll play a critical role driving the design execution and optimization of major capital projects at a leading-edge facility in Dayton Ohio. Youll lead with innovation precision and integrity transforming ideas into engineered solutions that advance safety efficiency and long-term operational excellence.
What Youll Do:
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Lead the full lifecycle of mid-to-large capital projects from design through construction commissioning and startup.
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Define project scope schedule and budget ensuring all deliverables meet engineering and operational standards.
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Develop and implement engineering best practices project management frameworks and technical documentation.
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Direct equipment specification procurement and vendor selection driving cost-effective high-quality outcomes.
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Analyze manufacturing systems identify root causes of equipment or process issues and develop robust solutions.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams from operations to safety to align projects with business and environmental goals.
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Provide mentorship to early-career engineers sharing hands-on expertise in process design safety and reliability.
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Manage multiple complex projects independently escalating only the most challenging issues to senior leadership.
What You Bring:
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Bachelors degree in Engineering (Chemical Mechanical Ag/Biosystems or related discipline).
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4 years of experience in capital project or process engineering (8 years preferred).
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Proven ability to lead large-scale capital projects within food chemical or process manufacturing environments.
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Strong background in process design equipment specification and plant commissioning.
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Ability to travel domestically to support network plant projects as needed.
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Passion for working hands-on in a fast-paced technical plant environment.
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Demonstrated commitment to safety sustainability and continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Mastery in executing multi-million-dollar capital projects from concept to completion.
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Experience mentoring teams and influencing without direct authority.
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Deep understanding of food processing chemical or bio-industrial systems.
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Excellent problem-solving analytical and communication skills.
Why Join:
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Competitive base salary with bonus eligibility and relocation assistance.
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Opportunity to shape sustainable food and industrial solutions that touch billions of lives daily.
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Work within a collaborative values-driven culture that champions safety innovation and purpose-driven engineering.
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Comprehensive benefits including health coverage 401(k) matching and paid time off.
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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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