Senior Process Engineering Lead

Gilder Search Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision plans.

401k and generous PTO

Paid company holidays

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance and disability coverage

Learning & development programs

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in Chicago is seeking a highly technical engineering leader to lead process design efforts for complex industrial projects. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative process solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, minimum of 8 years in process engineering, and a PE license. Strong leadership skills in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or college.
• 8–15+ years of experience in process engineering within industrial manufacturing environments.
• Successfully passed the Professional Engineer (PE) exam.
• Strong understanding of process engineering principles, industrial systems, and process safety.
• Experience developing PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, and equipment specifications.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or lean process methodologies.
• Experience with field construction support, commissioning, and process startup activities preferred.
• Strong engineering judgment and ability to design effectively with incomplete or evolving information.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, design-build environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering design efforts for pet food, meat processing, and industrial manufacturing projects.
• Develop project scopes and establish process design basis documentation.
• Create and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), material balances, and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Specify process mechanical equipment and support instrumentation design activities.
• Collaborate with discipline leads to ensure successful implementation of process designs across all project phases.
• Interpret plant operating data and develop process solutions.
• Ensure process systems are designed safely and efficiently.
• Utilize and enhance internal engineering tools and standards to support execution efficiency.
• Perform process calculations and simulations using engineering tools.
• Coordinate with vendors, clients, and internal teams to support equipment selection, process integration, and project execution.
• Support construction, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities as needed.
• Mentor junior engineering staff.

Job description

Gilder Search Group in Chicago is seeking a highly technical engineering leader to lead process design efforts for complex industrial projects. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative process solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, minimum of 8 years in process engineering, and a PE license. Strong leadership skills in a fast-paced environment are essential.