Process Engineering Manager

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist—whatever drives you.At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey.Are you passionate about this work?Leadership & Team ManagementLead, 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 & ExecutionOwn 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 & InnovationDrive 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 & DocumentationEnsure 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 CollaborationPartner 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.If this sounds like you, we want to connect!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 principlesExperience sizing and specifying food and beverage process equipmentUnderstanding of PLC-based automation and control systemsProficiency with CAD software and project management toolsKnowledge of food safety, regulatory, and sanitary standardsSoft Skills:Excellent Leadership abilities including ability to lead cross functional engineering teams.Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skillsStrong problem-solving abilities in fast-paced, project-driven environmentsWhat’s in it for you?There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. The education and experience you bring to a role with us matter. Placement within our salary range is determined based upon years of directly relatable experience for your position. These components, along with local and national compensation survey data, contribute to deciding a candidate's potential starting rate of pay.Total compensation includes your pay, potential short-term incentive opportunities, comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs, as well as life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off programs, a retirement savings plan with a company match, and a wellness program. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!Ability to travel up to 15% (Primarily North America with some International)Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.Curious about life at ProMach? Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram!ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Promach