Process Mechanical Project Manager

Tippmann Group / Interstate Warehousing / Tippmann Construction; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary

Quarterly bonus program

Company laptop and iPhone

Seven paid holidays

Paid vacation time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability and生命保

Job summary

Tippmann Group in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Process Mechanical Project Manager to design-build food manufacturing facilities. You will bridge process design and construction, coordinating utilities, equipment layouts, and field coordination with a collaborative team.

You will engage with clients, manage procurement, and support commissioning to ensure systems meet safety and efficiency goals. Travel 3–6 days/month is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, or Food Process Engineering (or related degree).
• 5+ years of experience in process or mechanical system design (food or beverage preferred).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD 3D, SolidWorks, Recap, or Navisworks a plus.
• Knowledge of process utilities such as steam, compressed air, CIP, process cooling, and water systems.
• Understanding of equipment layout, system integration, sanitary design, and P&ID development.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced design-build environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with food industry clients to define process requirements and equipment needs.
• Design and coordinate process utilities and mechanical systems (steam, compressed air, CIP, water, etc.).
• Create and support detailed equipment layouts and mechanical drawings and exhibits using AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Prepare bid packages, evaluate vendor proposals, and manage equipment procurement.
• Support field installation, commissioning, and startup to ensure systems perform as designed.
• Design and integrate process and mechanical systems, ensuring proper interface between utilities, equipment, and building infrastructure.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, and MEP teams through the 30-60-90% design review process.
• Lead technical discussions with equipment suppliers, subcontractors, and engineering teams.
• Review drawings and submittals to confirm design intent and technical accuracy.
• Assist with cost estimates, schedules, and documentation for design-build proposals.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

MS Office

AutoCAD 3D

SolidWorks

Navisworks

Recap

P&ID development

Education

BS in Mechanical/Chemical/Food Process Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

AutoCAD 3D

SolidWorks

Recap

Navisworks

Job description

About The Role

Work with a collaborative team that designs and builds cutting‑edge food manufacturing facilities. You’ll have direct impact on projects from concept through commissioning—seeing your designs come to life in fully operational production environments. Located in the Fort Wayne, IN corporate office, the Process Mechanical Project Manager plays a key role in the design‑build delivery of food manufacturing projects. You’ll bridge the gap between process design and construction execution—coordinating how mechanical and process systems come together to support safe, efficient, and high‑performing food production environments. This position combines hands‑on design with client interaction and field coordination, offering a dynamic mix of office and site work. Expected travel is 3‑6 days per month on average.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with food industry clients to define process requirements and equipment needs.
• Design and coordinate process utilities and mechanical systems (steam, compressed air, CIP, water, etc.).
• Create and support detailed equipment layouts and mechanical drawings and exhibits using AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Prepare bid packages, evaluate vendor proposals, and manage equipment procurement.
• Support field installation, commissioning, and startup to ensure systems perform as designed.
• Design and integrate process and mechanical systems, ensuring proper interface between utilities, equipment, and building infrastructure.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, and MEP teams through the 30-60-90% design review process.
• Lead technical discussions with equipment suppliers, subcontractors, and engineering teams.
• Review drawings and submittals to confirm design intent and technical accuracy.
• Assist with cost estimates, schedules, and documentation for design‑build proposals.

What You’ll Bring

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, or Food Process Engineering (or related degree).
• 5+ years of experience in process or mechanical system design (food or beverage preferred).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD 3D, SolidWorks, Recap, or Navisworks a plus.
• Knowledge of process utilities such as steam, compressed air, CIP, process cooling, and water systems.
• Understanding of equipment layout, system integration, sanitary design, and P&ID development.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced design‑build environment.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading salary
• Quarterly bonus program
• Company laptop and iPhone
• Seven paid holidays
• Paid vacation time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Short‑ and long‑term disability as well as life insurance