Vice President of Engineering and Major Projects

Job Category: Management

Requisition Number: VPOFE
007382

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• Posted :
  August 15, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Pasco
8201 N Railroad Ave
Pasco, WA 99301, USA

Pasco
8201 N Railroad Ave
Pasco, WA 99301, USA

Darigold is the fifth-largest dairy cooperative in the United States based on milk volume, and one of the largest privately held organizations headquartered in the state of Washington. Since 1918, our producers have taken pride in producing dairy products with unsurpassed quality. Today, we are one of the nation's largest agricultural cooperatives, producing over 8.5 billion pounds of milk every year from farms in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Utah.

Through innovative technology and our efficient, flexible production capabilities, we deliver value-added products and customer-driven solutions. Darigold is now known throughout the world for bringing fresh, wholesome dairy products and ingredients from the Northwest to people all around the globe.

This is an exciting time to join the Darigold team, as we are seeking a Vice President of Engineering and Major Projects to provide leadership, strategy, and tactical direction for Darigold’s Engineering and Major Projects Department. In addition to providing leadership direction to the department, the Vice President of Engineering and Major Projects is responsible for the effective execution of multiple $1 - 2million continuous improvement plant projects;

as well as delivering multiple large-scale brown field and green field plant projects ranging from $50million - $200million. This position manages a dynamic 12+ person team whose responsibilities encompass the following: design and implementation of manufacturing/maintenance processes; equipment purchasing and installation; and plant construction and design. The ideal candidate for this role brings to the table a high level of adaptability, and they thrive in a fast-paced environment- they are excited to pull from their varied experiences.

Our future Vice President of Engineering and Major Projects excels at balancing their time between planning and executing long-term projects, influencing continuous improvement efforts, and leading and developing his/her team. He/she is a natural motivator to his/her team and peers, and he/she can build on his/her team’s capabilities, as well as attract and retain talent.

What You Will Do

• Direct and manage multiple concurrent engineering projects while ensuring their success in meeting their respective objectives
• Responsible for the successful startup and commissioning of new buildings and expansions.
• Determines and manages engineering budgets
• Consult or negotiate with clients to finalize engineering project specifications
• Negotiate with third-party engineering suppliers to obtain the most cost-effective contracts
• Present engineering plans, progress, and status updates to project stakeholders
• Review and approve proposed engineering designs, subsequent products, and process enhancements or changes
• Perform administrative and oversight functions in approving proposals, expenditures, and policy enforcement
• Periodically provide project updates to the Board of Directors
• Work closely with plant operations on improving process optimization
• Guide the development of programs/procedures around facilities and equipment maintenance, problem identification and resolution, employee training and development
• Ensure succession planning, employee development, and the hiring process
• Lead capital expenditure planning /forecasting, while considering current plant infrastructure and risk mitigation.
• Achieve high levels of environmental and regulatory compliance
• Develop standards around construction methods, materials, standardization of processes, and equipment

What You Bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience
• Fifteen (15) years of experience in the Food processing industry
• Robust experience in project management and execution of successful, significant capital projects, including leading and delivering a significant greenfield project
• Demonstrate exceptional…