Fermentation Process Engineering Manager

DSJ Global; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global seeks a Fermentation Process Engineering Manager to lead fermentation operations, drive process optimization, and advance continuous improvement across a large-scale production environment.

The role partners with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D to enhance manufacturing performance, support scale-up activities, and execute capital investments. Leadership of engineering staff and collaboration across functions are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.
• 7+ years of fermentation/bioprocessing/manufacturing operations experience.
• Experience with large-scale continuous or batch manufacturing processes.
• Strong background in process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Previous leadership experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead fermentation process optimization and performance improvement initiatives.
• Drive increases in yield, throughput, reliability, and product quality.
• Support new product introductions, process scale-up, and commercialization activities.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to troubleshoot process issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and capital investments.
• Develop and mentor engineering and technical personnel.

Skills

Fermentation optimization

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Scale-up & process validation

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical/Biochemical/Biological Engineering

Job description

A leading manufacturer in the biotechnology, specialty ingredients, and process manufacturing space is seeking a Fermentation Process Engineering Manager to lead fermentation operations, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across a large-scale production environment.

This role will partner closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D to improve manufacturing performance, support scale-up activities, and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

A leading manufacturer in the biotechnology, specialty ingredients, and process manufacturing space is seeking a Fermentation Process Engineering Manager to lead fermentation operations, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across a large-scale production environment.

This role will partner closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D to improve manufacturing performance, support scale-up activities, and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead fermentation process optimization and performance improvement initiatives.
• Drive increases in yield, throughput, reliability, and product quality.
• Support new product introductions, process scale-up, and commercialization activities.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to troubleshoot process issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and capital investments.
• Develop and mentor engineering and technical personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience supporting fermentation, bioprocessing, food & beverage, ingredients, specialty chemicals, industrial biotechnology, or related manufacturing operations.
• Experience with large-scale continuous or batch manufacturing processes.
• Strong background in process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Previous leadership experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.