Industrial Design Lead – Food Production Facilities

BRIDOR; New Jersey; Remote; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BRIDOR, a leader in industrial bakery manufacturing, is seeking a Design-Focused Engineering Lead to drive the planning and layout of state-of-the-art facilities. This role involves leading design projects, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support production goals. Join BRIDOR in shaping the future of bakery innovation in North America.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of facility design experience in food manufacturing or related field.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards and HACCP principles.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including international trips.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of technical design drawings and layout plans for new production lines.
• Collaborate with project managers and internal stakeholders to align design with business goals.
• Participate in design reviews and adjust designs based on site feedback.

Skills

AutoCAD

BIM software

Food safety design standards

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Industrial Engineering

Job description

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Work Location:

Remote from one of the following locations:

• Northern Texas (e.g., Dallas, Fort Worth, Lancaster)
• Salt Lake City, Utah
• Vineland, New Jersey

Position will transition to hybrid or on-site at the Lancaster, Texas facility once construction is complete. Requires up to 50% travel to Bridor manufacturing sites, including domestic U.S. travel and occasional international travel (France, Holland).

Role Overview

Bridor, a global leader in industrial bakery manufacturing, is known for producing premium French and European-style baked goods. As we grow our presence in the U.S., we are investing in major facility expansions and greenfield developments.

We are seeking a Design-Focused Engineering Lead to drive the planning and layout of state-of-the-art bakery manufacturing plants. This role is central to shaping Bridor’s physical infrastructure—translating production needs into well-designed, functional, and food-safe facilities. You will lead the design vision for greenfield and expansion projects, ensuring the technical integrity, efficiency, and compliance of all facility layouts and systems. This is a high-impact opportunity to put your design expertise to work in a rapidly growing, innovation-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Facility & Systems Design

• Lead the development of technical design drawings and layout plans for new production lines, equipment, and facility infrastructure
• Translate functional and operational requirements into innovative plant and utility designs
• Manage and maintain a central database of design standards, selections, and drawings
• Integrate food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance into every phase of facility design

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with project managers, internal stakeholders, and external consultants to align design with business and production goals
• Collaborate with process engineers and operations teams to ensure that design decisions support performance, maintainability, and future scalability
• Interface with equipment vendors, architects, and contractors to bring the design vision to life

Project Design Support

• Participate in design reviews and pre-construction meetings to ensure consistency and quality across projects
• Adjust and refine designs based on site feedback during installation and commissioning
• Support documentation and standardization of design processes for repeatability in future projects

Why Join Us?

• Be a design leader shaping the future of Bridor’s U.S. production facilities
• Contribute to greenfield and expansion projects from concept through execution
• Collaborate with global teams and industry experts in a dynamic, fast-growing company
• Career growth opportunities within Bridor’s North American Design and Engineering teams

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of facility design experience in food manufacturing, industrial construction, or a related field
• Proficient in AutoCAD and BIM software for facility layout and equipment design
• Strong understanding of food safety design standards, sanitation, and HACCP principles
• Excellent documentation, communication, and project coordination skills
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%, including international trips

Preferred

• Experience leading or significantly contributing to the design of greenfield food or beverage manufacturing sites
• Knowledge of sustainable building practices and utilities integration
• Familiarity with equipment installation, utilities planning, and building code compliance
• Experience in multi-disciplinary and international project environments

Bring your design expertise to a company at the forefront of bakery innovation. Help us build the next generation of world-class manufacturing facilities—apply today and shape the future of Bridor in North America!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Design

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Baked Goods Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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