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Principal Capital Project Engineer I

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Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

Ontario, CA (In Person)

$160,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/6/2026

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Principal Capital Project Engineer I US-- Job ID:
2026-9173
Type:
Regular Full-Time # of
Openings:
1 Field Overview Ideal candidate resides in the Med-West states near major airport This position will be responsible for supporting engineering activities at all facilities as well as some development and implementation of projects from concept through start up. This position will be responsible to support the development of annual capital budgets, maintain the 5 year capital plan and support plant continuous improvement projects, including safety, environmental, sustainability, and quality goals. The Manager of Engineering Services will develop and implement an energy and sustainability plan for the operations organization. This position will work closely with plant controllers and operations controller to provide consolidated capital project forecasting and accurate cash flow for operations capital planning. This is an all-inclusive engineering role that will provide administrative and engineering support of corporate operations goals and provide support to the plants and plant project engineers as needed. Responsibilities Develop detailed 5 year capital plans for each facility Tracking of overall cash flow for operations capital budget and the planning of capital budgets. Provide engineering support and project development to the CI group Provide oversight of external engineering firms, vendors, OEM's and contractors in the execution of a capital project. Project planning, including: Economic and feasibility analysis Conceptual and schematic design Cost estimation Scope development Detailed design Cost and schedule development Project execution, including control, commissioning, startup and operator training. Project close out including asset capitalization and performance/success verification. Assess equipment vendors, contractors and suppliers for competence, capability, costs, and compliance with standards. Actively participate in continuous improvement activities and teams. Actively work with other departments in problem solving and developing best practices. Perform work within company standards. Performs all other work as required by the company Qualifications BS in Engineering preferred. A minimum of 5 -7 years' experience with at least 3 years' experience in a plant environment Experience in food, pharma, or consumer products manufacturing a plus Experience as a capital project engineer or project manager. Experience in packaging automation and robotics preferred. Experience with Ammonia Refrigeration Systems is preferred. Must have skills in capital project development and implementation. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Must have strong understanding of project accounting and planning Must have project management skills, be detailed oriented, and be able to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous projects Must have sound planning and organization skills Must be willing to travel at least 20% of the time as required for FAT's and equipment checkouts. #INDONT Pay range $155,000 to $165,000 Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI284346350