Lead Process Engineer III – Life Sciences & Food

CRB; Missouri; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB is seeking a Process Engineer III to lead the design for defined scopes within projects. You will manage scope, budget, and schedule for assignments, coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and vendors, and escalate issues as needed.

You will mentor junior staff, participate in design checks, and contribute to technical bid tabulations, risk assessments, and commissioning-related activities. This role emphasizes collaboration and high-quality engineering delivery.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in a discipline-specific field.
• At least 5 years of experience in an operating company or design firm within a related industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of industry standards, regulatory guidance, and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of coordination, frequently communicating with internal and external architects, engineers, clients, construction managers, trade partners, and vendors.
• Manage multiple complex tasks, set priorities, and direct the work of others- working independently or under the guidance of a Lead Engineer or Project Manager.
• Build and maintain strong technical networks internally and externally.
• Establish trusted relationships with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Support broader organizational initiatives such as Technical Advancement, Vertical Markets, and leadership opportunities.
• Contribute to advanced deliverables and activities requiring deeper expertise, including: Technical bid tabulations, Vendor package management, Factory acceptance testing, Risk assessments, HAZOP/HCCP and similar reviews, 3D model review and coordination, Preparing sequences of operations and reviewing functional specifications.
• Participate in cross-discipline and discipline-specific checks for small projects of intermediate complexity, ensuring overall project quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and design staff.
• Lead system design programming and planning with support from senior team members.

Skills

Process engineering

Project coordination

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree

Job description

CRB is seeking a Process Engineer III to lead the design for defined scopes within projects. You will manage scope, budget, and schedule for assignments, coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and vendors, and escalate issues as needed.

You will mentor junior staff, participate in design checks, and contribute to technical bid tabulations, risk assessments, and commissioning-related activities. This role emphasizes collaboration and high-quality engineering delivery.