Lead Process Engineer

SPX FLOW, Inc.; Getzville (NY); On-site; USD 100,200 - 139,260; Full time

Job summary

SPX FLOW, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer responsible for the design of equipment systems. The role involves developing process designs for projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading teams in engineering phases.

Qualifications include an engineering degree and 8-10 years in the hygienic design of industries. Candidates should be fluent in English and have strong analytical and communication skills. Travel up to 30% of the time is expected.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have understanding of hygienic design principles.
• Experience leading a technically oriented team is essential.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop process designs for proposals or projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver design outputs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Initiative and independence

Education

Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline

8–10 years of engineering design experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

Working on both projects and bid proposals, the Process Engineer is responsible for the process design of equipment systems, or parts thereof.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop a process design that meets the requirements of the proposal or project.
• Ensure design‑phase outputs are delivered in line with time schedules and quality requirements.
• Provide technical support regarding process design aspects throughout project and bid lifecycles.
• Undertake other technical tasks as required (e.g., site surveys, feasibility studies, support to sales).
• Safety & Environment
  • Ensure plant designs are safe and that environmental impacts are appropriately considered.
  • Participate in relevant reviews and ensure resultant actions are completed.
  • Ensure compliance with local legislation and regulations.
  • Act safely, especially when operating outside the office environment.
• Process Design Tasks
  • Generate process solutions and define their characteristics in terms of flow sheets, P&ID diagrams, equipment specifications, lists, descriptions, functional design specifications, operating instructions, KPIs, product requirements, and utilities requirements.
  • Adhere to company procedures and design standards.
  • Complete design calculations (pipe diameter sizing, pump sizing, thermal calculations, etc.).
  • Ensure tasks are completed according to the project schedule, quality standards, and budget.
• Design Ownership
  • Own the design you are responsible for and execute it in line with legislation, customer contractual requirements, and internal standards.
  • Ensure design outputs are complete, consistent, and documented using common standards.
  • Integrate scope elements/sub‑systems coherently and define external interfaces.
  • Consider economic factors to keep the project on budget.
• Communication & Team Working
  • Engage in technical discussions with customers and suppliers.
  • Attend project or proposal meetings (launch, progress, design reviews).
  • Communicate information to stakeholders in a timely manner.
  • Support other disciplines during the design phase to achieve deliverables (supply chain, mechanical design, automation & electrical design).
  • Assist Installation & Commissioning teams during site execution (communicate design intent, highlight critical installation requirements, resolve design issues, support acceptance testing and KPI trials).
  • Assist with hand‑over of design information to the Aftermarket team.
• Documentation
  • Prepare process operating instructions.
  • Store and maintain design information in a structured and accessible way.
  • Compile operating & maintenance manuals, including spares lists.
  • Assist in compiling technical files as required by legislation (e.g., EU Machinery Directive).
• Additional Sales Support & Proposals Tasks
  • Attend pre‑contact customer meetings to provide technical support to the sales team.
  • Undertake pre‑contract studies (feasibility, plant utilisation, site surveys).
  • Review technical aspects of quotation text.

Lead Engineer

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver overall design outputs for the scope package.
• Establish and lead engineering team meetings and discussions.
• Generate and maintain a time schedule for the engineering phase.
• Identify and communicate resource needs.
• Manage team members to meet schedule demands and stay on budget.
• Set and enforce consistent design and documentation standards.
• Ensure required reviews and meetings are completed and actions are closed out.
• Ensure team compliance with company processes and procedures.

Engineering Community Member

• Provide general technical support and act as a subject‑matter expert where appropriate.
• Assist colleagues in areas where they lack experience.
• Support projects and proposals beyond direct responsibilities (conceptual guidance, quotation reviews, external expert reviews).
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (tools development, standardisation).
• Document and communicate lessons learned and best practices.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a matrixed environment.
• Ability and willingness to build relationships across functions and geographically diverse sites.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Initiative and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to high performance standards in a team while maintaining ethics and integrity.

Education And Experience

• Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (e.g., Process, Chemical, Mechanical).
• 8–10 years of engineering design experience in dairy, food, beverage, pharmaceutical or other hygienic industries.
• Understanding of hygienic design principles for process engineering.
• Experience with or understanding of clean‑in‑place (CIP) systems.
• Experience leading a technically oriented team.
• Full driving licence is a strong advantage.
• Competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• AutoCAD experience is beneficial.
• SAP experience is beneficial.

Physical Demands

The role is office‑based with significant time spent at a computer. Travel to SPX locations and customer sites is required, with occasional extended away‑from‑office work. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Working Conditions

Travel worldwide up to approximately 30% of the time. The work environment described is representative of typical conditions for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature of the job. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary

Anticipated salary range: $100,200 / yr to $139,260 / yr. The actual salary will depend on qualifications and experience.