Process Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Process Engineering Manager is a technical leader who collaborates closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Sales teams to deliver successful engineered‑to‑order projects.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the process engineering team, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.

• Set priorities, allocate resources, and establish clear expectations to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget commitments.

• Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Support workload planning and resource forecasting to align with project demand.

Process Engineering Oversight & Execution

• Own and approve process engineering deliverables, including process flow diagrams, equipment sizing, utility requirements, and sanitation concepts.

• Validate process designs for performance, cleanability, safety, and manufacturability within engineered‑to‑order systems.

• Ensure process intent is fully integrated with mechanical layouts, automation architectures, and control strategies.

• Oversee the full project lifecycle from concept development through commissioning and customer acceptance.

• Partner with Project Managers and Engineering Leads to review progress, resolve issues, and maintain alignment with project goals.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and process‑related risks that could impact quality, schedule, or cost.

Process Optimization & Innovation

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on labor efficiency, cost reduction, and design standardization.

• Improve process robustness and repeatability while balancing customization requirements.

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process deviations or performance issues.

• Champion risk assessments, process capability studies, and post‑project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future designs.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all process designs meet company, customer, and industry best practices.

• Maintain accurate and complete documentation, including SOPs, sanitation procedures, technical manuals, and training materials.

• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and applicable food safety and sanitary design standards.

• Support adherence to relevant mechanical, electrical, and safety standards (e.g., ASME, UL, NFPA) as they relate to process systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, and Operations teams.

• Provide process engineering leadership during customer reviews, FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities.

• Support Sales and Applications teams during quoting and concept development with process expertise.

• Collaborate with Procurement and Operations to ensure successful project execution and delivery timelines.

Education: BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)

Experience:

• 10+ years in engineering roles within food & beverage or related industries.

• 5+ years in a leadership or management position.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of process engineering, fluid mechanics, and sanitary design principles

• Experience sizing and specifying food and beverage process equipment

• Understanding of PLC‑based automation and control systems

• Proficiency with CAD software and project management tools

• Knowledge of food safety, regulatory, and sanitary standards

Soft Skills:

• Excellent Leadership abilities including ability to lead cross functional engineering teams.

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

• Strong problem‑solving abilities in fast‑paced, project‑driven environments

Other:

• Ability to travel up to 15% (Primarily North America with some International)

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.