Pacific International Executive Search · 22 hours ago
Divisional Projects Engineer - CAPEX
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expPacific International is partnered with a rapidly growing industrial manufacturing organization undergoing significant investment in automation and large-scale capital projects. The company is seeking a hands-on Divisional Projects Engineer to lead major engineering initiatives across multiple sites, owning full project lifecycles from concept and design through installation, commissioning, and start-up.
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Hiring Manager
Olivia McCrossin
Responsibilities
Be a consistent on-site project presence, supporting installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting while coordinating with site teams, vendors, and engineering partners
Own end-to-end project execution, including scoping, design reviews, scheduling, budgeting, and milestone management
Travel across divisional facilities to oversee projects, conduct site assessments, and manage vendor FATs, verification testing, and equipment sign-offs
Lead process improvement and efficiency initiatives across automated manufacturing lines to enhance productivity and throughput
Develop and refine engineering designs, project plans, and documentation aligned with divisional standards
Evaluate new technologies and machinery to improve capability, reliability, and long-term performance
Partner with maintenance teams as a technical advisor to resolve recurring equipment issues and support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance is built into every phase of project execution
Communicate progress clearly across stakeholders to keep projects on track and aligned with business priorities
Qualification
Required
4–8+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, or quality roles
Bachelor's degree in engineering required
Proven ownership of capital or large-scale engineering projects from concept through completion
Strong background working with automated or fast-moving manufacturing environments
Comfortable with up to ~50% domestic travel to manage projects across multiple locations
Skilled in project planning, budgeting, vendor management, and cross-functional coordination
Hands-on, solutions-focused problem solver with strong communication and leadership skills
Analytical, organized, and able to juggle multiple priorities while driving effective outcomes
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering preferred
Experience with ISO-driven environments and engineering documentation practices is beneficial
Company
Pacific International Executive Search
Pacific International has over 25 years of experience partnering with the world’s leading organisations, successfully delivering diverse talent to Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies across hundreds of strategic change and transformation initiatives.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Adam Nuzie
Group Chief Commercial Officer
Claire Butcher
Client Partner- Global
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