Director of Engineering – Capital Systems & TPM Leader

Rich Products Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 158,743 - 264,572; Full time

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation is seeking a Director of Engineering – Capital Systems in Buffalo, NY. The role drives capital investment strategy across multiple product categories and sites, coordinating with senior leaders and creating disciplined processes for capex and opex optimization.

You will lead global capital systems, manage a diverse engineering team, and shape investment execution across the enterprise. This position initially supports remote work within the continental U.S.

Qualifications

• BSC degree in Engineering with 15+ years in Food, Beverage, FCMG industries.
• Portfolio Capital Management leadership across multi-plant and multi-regional portfolios ($250M-$500M).
• Experience in Early Innovation Management (EIM/EEM) Pillar and TPM knowledge.
• Hands-on Project Management experience leading complex investments; PMI qualifications preferred.
• Leading diverse engineering organizations across remote networks to achieve excellence.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with concise reporting abilities.
• Knowledge of capital project administration and internal control guidelines.
• MBA or similar advanced degree preferred; Industry 4.0 and international markets experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead RPC Capital Management Systems across the Enterprise, including capital portfolio definition and forecasting.
• Champion Engineering Work Processes and TPM pillars to improve performance.
• Lead capital reviews with stakeholders and communicate plans through global reports.
• Develop and allocate resources for a team of engineers to support projects.
• Represent the company in dealings with contractors, vendors, and consultants.

Skills

Capital management leadership

Project management

Leadership across remote network

Analytical and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMI qualifications or equivalent preferred

Job description

Rich Products Corporation is seeking a Director of Engineering – Capital Systems in Buffalo, NY. The role drives capital investment strategy across multiple product categories and sites, coordinating with senior leaders and creating disciplined processes for capex and opex optimization.

You will lead global capital systems, manage a diverse engineering team, and shape investment execution across the enterprise. This position initially supports remote work within the continental U.S.