Lead Process Engineer – Food & Beverage Systems

Internetwork Expert; Town of Amherst (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to design, develop, and implement sanitary process systems for the food and beverage industry. This hands-on role covers concept through commissioning, ensuring quality, safety, and operational excellence.

You will work with clients, internal teams, contractors, and vendors, preparing PFDs, P&IDs, specifications, and mass balances, and you must be willing to travel 30–50% to client sites for reviews and start-ups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related).
• 8–10+ years of relevant process engineering experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of 3A, USDA, and FDA sanitary design requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (including isometric drawings), Microsoft Office, and process engineering tools.
• Experience executing process design from concept through installation and commissioning.
• Ability to travel to client sites (30–50%).
• Detail-oriented, collaborative engineer in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout fluid process systems including batching, CIP/COP, pasteurization, and heat exchange.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances, SOPs, and SSOPs.
• Size and specify process equipment, pumps, valves, instrumentation, and utility systems.
• Prepare performance specifications and RFQs and coordinate with vendors.
• Identify process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align engineering, project management, and start-up activities.
• Provide field supervision or support during installation, commissioning, and site visits.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Process engineering

AutoCAD

MS Office

Sanitary design

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Process engineering tools

Job description

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to design, develop, and implement sanitary process systems for the food and beverage industry. This hands-on role covers concept through commissioning, ensuring quality, safety, and operational excellence.

You will work with clients, internal teams, contractors, and vendors, preparing PFDs, P&IDs, specifications, and mass balances, and you must be willing to travel 30–50% to client sites for reviews and start-ups.