Lead Process Engineer — Paper & Tissue Systems

The Foth Companies; Mehoopany Township (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel accommodations for onsite days

Job summary

The Foth Companies in Mehoopany, Pennsylvania is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to lead the process mechanical design on client projects. The role requires strong team leadership, QA/QC, and collaboration with vendors and clients. Onsite 1–2 days per week with hotel accommodations provided for required onsite days.

Requirements include a BS in mechanical or chemical engineering, 10+ years of process engineering, and proven leadership. PE license preferred or eligible within 24 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 10+ years of process engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams of engineers, designers, contractors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the process mechanical design effort on projects.
• Hold team members accountable to quality work product.
• Perform QAQC of engineering and design deliverables.
• Support business development and proposal activities including concepts, deliverables, effort hours, and estimated cost.
• Interface with clients and vendors on a regular basis.
• Work in a manufacturing environment to gather field data and conduct field investigations when required for project work.
• Generate equipment specifications and construction documents/packages.
• Collaborate with contractors and client as part of project teams.
• Review vendor submittals and lead design reviews with vendor/client.
• Travel to client sites and vendors for work (up to 25%).

Skills

P&ID knowledge

Team leadership

QA/QC

Cost estimating

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

Tools

P&ID drafting tools

Job description

The Foth Companies in Mehoopany, Pennsylvania is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to lead the process mechanical design on client projects. The role requires strong team leadership, QA/QC, and collaboration with vendors and clients. Onsite 1–2 days per week with hotel accommodations provided for required onsite days.

Requirements include a BS in mechanical or chemical engineering, 10+ years of process engineering, and proven leadership. PE license preferred or eligible within 24 months.