Process Engineer

Posted 6 Days Ago
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3 Locations
Hybrid
Senior level
Professional Services
The Role
Lead the development and optimization of process systems for consumer products, improve operational efficiency, and manage project scopes. Collaborate across teams and mentor junior staff.
Summary Generated by Built In
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 31 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.

Foth is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to support our consumer product clients from any of our 31 U.S. office locations or fully remote within the United States. In this role, you will lead the development and optimization of process systems that improve operational efficiency, guide capital investment decisions, and support successful new product introductions. The ideal candidate brings strong process engineering expertise, experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to manage complex project scopes (travel varies by client and project). This is a high‑impact opportunity to work with a company known for solving challenging technical problems while offering flexible engagement models, meaningful client exposure, and strong opportunities for career growth.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop process‑mechanical engineering deliverables from concept through construction
  • Create equipment specifications and process documentation
  • Develop and review Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Produce and maintain equipment lists, line lists, and point‑of‑connection (POC) lists
  • Prepare operating specifications and installation scope documents
  • Collaborate with designers to produce accurate drawings and project deliverables
  • Present technical reviews and recommendations to clients
  • Coordinate engineering work with other disciplines (electrical, structural, controls)
  • Serve as the primary engineering representative to clients, vendors, and suppliers, responsible for technical direction and issue resolution
  • Estimate process‑engineering/design hours and schedules for proposals
  • Review, approve, and provide quality control for engineering work completed by others
  • Support construction activities through remote and onsite involvement
  • Lead system checkout and start‑up efforts for assigned projects
  • Provide technical leadership to the process‑mechanical discipline and oversee project team members
  • Coach and mentor junior and mid‑level staff

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field
  • 10+ years of engineering experience in process‑mechanical or process‑related industries
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 35% annually

Required Previous Experience:

  • Engineered package development, including Scopes of Work, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and mechanical equipment arrangements

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Hands‑on experience using 3D tools such as Navisworks, Plant 3D, VR, and 3D scanning technologies
  • Prior involvement in projects within GMP‑regulated environments
  • Understanding of sanitary design standards and practices
  • Experience with the development or implementation of Clean‑in‑Place (CIP) systems

Why Foth: 
Established Reputation: With over 85 years of success, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.
Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.
Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development. 

Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com/careers 
 
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.  Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
 
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
 

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The Company
HQ: De Pere, WI
654 Employees
Year Founded: 1938

What We Do

By combining science, engineering, and technology with a true collaborative spirit, Foth has delivered innovative solutions to our clients since 1938. Our history has been shaped by the evolving needs of our clients – expanding our services, locations, and membership to provide client-centered service. While the challenges we solve and the way in which we solve them have evolved over the years, our commitment to our clients, members, and our communities, as well as our focus on health, safety, and quality have never wavered.

Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Foth employs 650 members in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal service. Our dynamic science and engineering teams are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our rich history, tradition of success, and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.

As a private industry or public entity, you can trust Foth to serve as an extension of your team. Whether you need to build new infrastructure, meet complex environmental regulations, or optimize your manufacturing operations, we’ll deliver the results you need by listening, learning, and asking the right questions. Collaboration is at the core of our purpose to solve your toughest science and engineering challenges.

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