Senior Process Engineering Manager – Food & Beverage

W3Global; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a Process Engineering Manager to lead a cross-functional team across Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Sales in delivering engineered‑to‑order projects.

You will own process engineering deliverables, drive design, validation, and optimization, and partner with PMs to keep scope, schedule, and budget on track across North America. Travel up to 15% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
• 10+ years in engineering roles within food & beverage or related industries.
• 5+ years in a leadership or management position.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the process engineering team, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.
• Own and approve process engineering deliverables, including process flow diagrams, equipment sizing, and sanitation concepts.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle from concept development through commissioning and customer acceptance.
• Partner with Project Managers and Engineering Leads to review progress, resolve issues, and maintain alignment with project goals.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and process-related risks that could impact quality, schedule, or cost.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on labor efficiency, cost reduction, and design standardization.

Skills

Process engineering

Fluid mechanics

Sanitary design

PLC control systems

Leadership

Education

BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)

Tools

CAD software

Project management tools

Job description

W3Global is seeking a Process Engineering Manager to lead a cross-functional team across Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Sales in delivering engineered‑to‑order projects.

You will own process engineering deliverables, drive design, validation, and optimization, and partner with PMs to keep scope, schedule, and budget on track across North America. Travel up to 15% is expected.