Director, Project Development – Process & Packaging Systems

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned Engineering Development Leader to guide front-end planning and the design of process and packaging systems for Food, Beverage, and CPG facilities in Massachusetts. You will lead diverse, complex projects, mentor technical staff, and build long-term client relationships while ensuring GMP compliance, regulatory alignment, and efficient capital deployment.

This full-time role requires travel for client meetings and site assessments, and you will coordinate with

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience leading the development and design of process and packaging systems.
• Leadership skills with drive to grow and expand local and regional clients.
• Ability to design GMP manufacturing and distribution facilities with understanding of flows, food safety, and regulations.
• Experience with supply chain engineering concepts including layout planning, workflows, and distribution strategies in manufacturing/warehousing.
• Experience leading or participating in structured pursuit and stage-gate processes in a multi-disciplinary A/E or design-build environment.
• Experience in development, design, and execution for greenfield and brownfield facilities and knowledge of building codes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to establish long-term client relationships and willingness to travel.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, or related discipline.
• Advanced degree or professional licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of diverse and complex projects in the Food, Beverage, and Consumer Packaged Goods markets.
• Drive front-end planning and project development for manufacturing-focused capital investments.
• Lead front-end programming, planning, schematic design, design development, concept studies, and FEED packages for process and packaging systems within CPG manufacturing facilities
• Serve as a Development Lead on structured pursuit teams advancing opportunities through stage-gate reviews and into project kickoff
• Provide client and technical leadership in the development of capital projects for Food, Beverage, and Consumer Packaged Goods clients prior to design and construction
• Develop long-standing relationships based on trust, technical competence, and strategic value
• Analyze and develop specialized manufacturing solutions for new and existing cGMP facilities
• Lead project development and execution including project plans and strategies, project resourcing, management of project financials, and overall project budgets
• Mentor and provide guidance to technical and planning professionals within the firm

Skills

Leadership

Project leadership

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, or related

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of diverse and complex projects in the Food, Beverage, and Consumer Packaged Goods markets
• By applying sound judgment and facilitating robust cross‑functional solutions, drive front‑end planning and project development for manufacturing‑focused capital investments
• Lead the development of front‑end programming, planning, schematic design, design development, concept studies, and FEED packages for process and packaging systems within CPG manufacturing facilities
• Serve as a Development Lead on structured pursuit teams, advancing qualified opportunities through stage‑gate reviews and into project kickoff
• Provide client and technical leadership in the development of capital projects for Food, Beverage, and Consumer Packaged Goods clients prior to design and construction
• Develop long‑standing relationships based on trust, technical competence, and strategic value
• Analyze and develop specialized manufacturing solutions for new and existing cGMP facilities
• Lead project development and execution including project plans and strategies, project resourcing, management of project financials, and overall project budgets
• Mentor and provide guidance to technical and planning professionals within the firm

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience leading the development and design of process and packaging systems
• Leadership skills and experience with a drive to grow and expand local and regional clients
• Ability to lead design of GMP manufacturing and distribution facilities with a deep understanding of operational requirements, people and material flows, adjacency schemes, environmental classifications, food safety, and industry regulatory requirements
• Experience with supply chain engineering concepts including layout planning, operational workflows, and distribution strategies within manufacturing and warehousing environments
• Experience leading or participating in structured pursuit and stage‑gate processes within a multi‑disciplinary A/E or design‑build environment
• Experience in the development, design, and execution for greenfield and brownfield facilities, as well as scope development within operating facilities, with a working knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to establish long‑term client relationships and willingness to travel for client meetings, facility assessments, construction activities, and company‑sponsored events
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, or a closely related discipline
• Advanced degree or professional licensure preferred