Senior Process Mechanical Engineer – Industrial Food Plants

Gilder Search Group; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is looking for a technical engineering leader in Missouri to spearhead process design for industrial projects such as pet food and meat processing.

The ideal candidate will have 8–15+ years of experience in process engineering, a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, and strong leadership skills. The role includes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and the opportunity to mentor junior staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of experience in process engineering within industrial manufacturing environments.
• Successfully passed the Professional Engineer (PE) exam.
• Experience developing Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering design efforts for complex industrial projects.
• Develop project scopes and establish process design basis documentation.
• Perform process calculations and simulations using engineering tools.

Skills

Process engineering principles

Industrial systems

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Lean manufacturing methodologies

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AFT Fathom

AFT Arrow

HTRI

Job description

Gilder Search Group is looking for a technical engineering leader in Missouri to spearhead process design for industrial projects such as pet food and meat processing.

The ideal candidate will have 8–15+ years of experience in process engineering, a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, and strong leadership skills. The role includes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and the opportunity to mentor junior staff in a fast-paced environment.