Lead Process Engineer

Process Engineering Lead – Liquid & Dry Systems

Rochester, NY – Onsite

Here’s a solid opportunity for someone who enjoys improving how things run and also wants to put their leadership experience to good use. This role oversees two direct reports and plays a key part in refining liquid and dry process systems across the plant. It’s hands-on, technical work with enough variety to keep things interesting and enough responsibility to actually influence how the operation performs.

What the role focuses on:

• Guiding a small team (two direct reports) while supporting day-to-day process improvement

efforts.

• Designing and improving chemical and mechanical process systems used for liquids, batching,

mixing, and related operations.

• Identifying and driving optimization opportunities that support better throughput, efficiency,

and on-time delivery.

• Selecting and commissioning new equipment and supporting utility system upgrades.

• Owning P&IDs, CAD updates, and all technical documentation tied to process systems.

• Troubleshooting instrumentation, automation, and piping issues when they arise.

• Leading capital projects from early concept through installation and startup.

• Supporting validation and qualification activities as needed.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry required; Chemical Engineering or similar is a plus.

• Solid experience in manufacturing or process engineering, ideally involving liquid or chemical

systems.

• Background leading others, whether direct reports or project-based team leadership.

• Strong understanding of process instrumentation, piping, and utilities.

• Experience with CAD, P&IDs, and technical documentation.

• Comfort working in a regulated or quality-focused environment (pharma, medical device, food,

or similar).

• Familiarity with sanitary design, Lean/Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methods.