Divisional Projects Engineer - CAPEX (Santa Rosa)

About the job

Pacific 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. This individual will own full project lifecycles from concept and design through installation, commissioning, and start-up. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented engineer who enjoys being on the shop floor, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving operational improvements across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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.

Qualifications

About Pacific International :

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape. Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

Pacific International Diversity Statement :

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

Questions? Email Olivia McCrossin - olivia.mccrossin@pacific-international.com