Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
8-15+ years of process engineering experience in industrial environments
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Proven expertise in developing PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications
Understanding of lean manufacturing and process safety principles
Ability to operate effectively with incomplete information
Strong communication and leadership skills
Responsibilities
Lead process engineering design for pet food, meat processing, and industrial manufacturing
Develop project scopes and process design documentation
Create and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Specify mechanical equipment and support instrumentation design efforts
Collaborate with various disciplines for effective process design implementation
Analyze plant operating data and propose engineering solutions
Support construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities as required
Mentor junior engineering staff and foster engineering best practices
Benefits
Discretionary Annual Bonus based on performance
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans
401k plan with company match
Generous paid time off and company holidays
Employee assistance and flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and disability coverage
Access to learning and development programs
Full Job Description
The Role We Want You For
This role is ideal for a highly technical engineering leader with strong industrial process knowledge, sound engineering judgment, and an entrepreneurial mindset. You will lead process design efforts for complex industrial projects, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative process solutions that align with our clients' operational goals.
The Specifics of the Role
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, often utilizing engineering assumptions and judgment in early project stages
Ensure process systems are designed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with client operational requirements
Utilize and enhance internal engineering tools and standards to support execution efficiency
Perform process calculations and simulations using software such as AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, HTRI, and similar process 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 and contribute to the development of engineering best practices
Requirements:
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.
Some Things You Should Know
Our clients and projects are nationwide
No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does
We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs
The pace is fast
Benefits
Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more
Compensation
The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
