MDAEdge · 5 months ago
Senior Capital Project Engineer — Food & Bio‑Industrial
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
4+ years expMDAEdge is a company specializing in capital projects for the food and bio-industrial sectors, and they are seeking a Senior Capital Project Engineer. The role involves leading projects from design through startup, focusing on safety, schedule, cost control, and construction management.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Lead development of project scope, schedule, and budget using best‐practice PM deliverables
Plan and coordinate construction, commissioning, and startup activities across functions
Perform process engineering tasks to meet project technical objectives
Specify equipment, run RFPs, evaluate bids, and execute procurement for equipment and labor
Analyze and resolve engineering problems affecting equipment, systems, and component reliability
Design and improve manufacturing processes, instrumentation, and equipment to maintain quality
Support operations with troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement
Mentor and coach early‐career engineers through hands‐on training and project work
Independently handle complex issues and escalate only the most complex matters
Complete other duties as assigned to support project and site goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field or equivalent experience
Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering work experience
Preferred
8+ years of engineering experience leading capital projects or portfolios
Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Agricultural/Biosystems Engineering
Prior experience in chemical, food, or related process industries
Ability and willingness to travel domestically to network plants as needed
Ability and desire to work hands‐on in a fast‐paced, technical plant environment
Company
MDAEdge
At MDAEdge, we help our clients reinvent innovation, optimize operations, and reshape perceptions—ensuring they remain at the forefront in today’s fast-evolving world.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase