Engineering Manager - Bioscience Operations

Didion, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Didion, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager for Bioscience Operations to lead the bioscience engineering team, translate complex ideas into plant improvements, and guide major capital projects from concept through startup.

This role emphasizes safety, reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance. You will develop technical talent, partner across Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Quality, Environmental, and site leadership, and ensure engineering standards and project controls are built

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Seven or more years of progressive engineering experience in an industrial or continuous-process manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading and developing engineers or technical professionals.
• At least five years of experience leading complex capital projects through commissioning and startup.
• Strong knowledge of process design, project budgeting, scheduling, contractor management, and project controls.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience in ethanol, renewable fuels, chemical processing, grain processing, food manufacturing, bioscience, or a similar environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop engineers and technical team members.
• Drive complex capital projects from initial concept and business case through construction, commissioning, startup, and closeout.
• Own project scopes, budgets, schedules, cash flow forecasts, contractor performance, and risk management.
• Apply chemical and process engineering expertise to improve production systems, equipment performance, capacity, and product commercialization.
• Partner across Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Safety, Quality, Environmental, and site leadership to solve plant challenges.
• Strengthen engineering standards, project controls, and continuous improvement practices.
• Ensure safety, environmental, PSM, MOC, and CAPA requirements are built into engineering decisions.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Capital project management

Process design

Contractor management

Project controls

P&ID interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Engineering Manager - Bioscience Operations

Lead the Team. Deliver the Projects. Shape What's Next.

Didion is looking for a hands-on engineering leader to guide our Bioscience engineering team and turn complex ideas into meaningful plant improvements. In this highly visible role, you will develop technical talent, lead major capital projects, and help shape investments that improve safety, reliability, efficiency, capacity, and long-term performance.

This could be an exciting next step for a current Didion team member ready to expand their leadership impact or an experienced external candidate ready to bring new knowledge and perspective to our organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop engineers and technical team members.
• Drive complex capital projects from initial concept and business case through construction, commissioning, startup, and closeout.
• Own project scopes, budgets, schedules, cash flow forecasts, contractor performance, and risk management.
• Apply chemical and process engineering expertise to improve production systems, equipment performance, capacity, and product commercialization.
• Partner across Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Safety, Quality, Environmental, and site leadership to solve plant challenges.
• Strengthen engineering standards, project controls, and continuous improvement practices.
• Ensure safety, environmental, PSM, MOC, and CAPA requirements are built into engineering decisions.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Seven or more years of progressive engineering experience in an industrial or continuous-process manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading and developing engineers or technical professionals.
• At least five years of experience leading complex capital projects through commissioning and startup.
• Strong knowledge of process design, project budgeting, scheduling, contractor management, and project controls.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience in ethanol, renewable fuels, chemical processing, grain processing, food manufacturing, bioscience, or a similar environment is preferred.

Didion Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Didion participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

At Didion, we believe in the power of innovation, dedication, and collaboration. As a leading force in the agribusiness industry, we are proud of our commitment to quality, precision, and creating solutions that make a lasting impact. But even more, we are proud of our commitment to our team.

• Innovative Work Environment: Join a team of passionate professionals who thrive in an innovative and dynamic workplace. We embrace cutting-edge technologies and are committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Bring your ideas, and we'll give them a voice.
• Career Growth Opportunities: At Didion, we invest in our people. Our commitment to team member development means that you'll have access to training programs, frequent check-ins, mentorship, continued education, and opportunities for career advancement within the organization.
• Team Collaboration: We believe that the best solutions come from collaborative brainstorming. Join a team where your input is valued and learn alongside experts who are dedicated to achieving excellence in every project.
• Commitment to Sustainability: Be part of a company that is dedicated to environmentally responsible practices, both in industry and in agriculture. At Didion, we are committed to sustainability and minimizing our environmental footprint.

WHEN YOU WORK WITH US, WE WORK WITH YOU.