Lead Process Engineer - Papermaking Systems

The Foth Companies; Hazleton (Luzerne County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foth Companies is seeking a Lead Process Engineer for our Mehoopany, Pennsylvania office. The role supports long‑term client relationships and requires onsite presence 1–2 days per week, with travel up to 25% to client sites and vendors.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in mechanical or chemical engineering and 10+ years of process engineering experience, including leading teams. A PE license within 24 months is preferred.

Qualifications

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

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 which will include 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.
• Work as part of a collaborative project team with contractors and client.
• Review vendor submittals, lead design reviews, both internally and with vendor/client.
• Travel as required to client sites and vendors for work (up to 25%).

Skills

Process engineering

Team leadership

QA/QC

Client interfacing

Field data collection

P&ID knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

Tools

P&ID software experience

Job description

The Foth Companies is seeking a Lead Process Engineer for our Mehoopany, Pennsylvania office. The role supports long‑term client relationships and requires onsite presence 1–2 days per week, with travel up to 25% to client sites and vendors.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in mechanical or chemical engineering and 10+ years of process engineering experience, including leading teams. A PE license within 24 months is preferred.