Process Engineering Manager Jobs
Process Engineering Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and semiconductor industries, from individual-contributor-to-manager transitions through senior and director levels, with specializations in lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Graver Technologies LLC is part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
Position Summary
The Chemical Process Engineering Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing plant engineering, process optimization, capital improvement initiatives, and technical problem-solving across manufacturing operations. This position provides leadership for process engineering activities, supports operational excellence initiatives, and drives continuous improvement efforts to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and production capacity.
The Chemical Process Engineering Manager will have one direct report, either an Engineering Supervisor or Plant Engineer, who will oversee maintenance technicians and daily maintenance activities. While this role maintains accountability for overall equipment reliability and plant engineering performance, day-to-day maintenance execution is managed through the Engineering Supervisor/Plant Engineer.
This role requires a strong technical background in Chemical Engineering, with demonstrated expertise in Ion Exchange technology, chemistry, process scale-up, and manufacturing optimization within a chemical or water treatment manufacturing environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Process Engineering & Technical Leadership
- Lead process engineering initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, throughput, and operational reliability.
- Serve as the site technical expert for Ion Exchange chemistry, resin processing, and related chemical manufacturing processes.
- Troubleshoot complex chemistry and process issues impacting production, quality, and customer requirements.
- Lead process scale-up initiatives for new products, process transfers, and production expansion projects.
- Develop and optimize process parameters, standard work, and operating procedures.
- Identify and implement opportunities to increase plant capacity, reduce waste, and improve process flow.
- Partner with Operations, Quality, and R&D teams to support product development, process improvements, and technical investigations.
Engineering & Capital Projects
- Lead planning, justification, and execution of capital projects to support plant growth, modernization, and operational efficiency.
- Manage engineering design, contractor coordination, equipment selection, installation, and commissioning activities.
- Support facility infrastructure improvements, utilities optimization, and equipment upgrades.
- Monitor capital budgets, project timelines, and expenditures to ensure successful project completion.
Maintenance Oversight & Reliability
- Provide strategic oversight for plant maintenance and reliability through the Engineering Supervisor/Plant Engineer.
- Establish reliability improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.
- Review preventative and predictive maintenance programs for effectiveness.
- Support root cause analysis of equipment failures and implementation of corrective actions.
- Ensure maintenance systems, spare parts management, and contractor support align with business needs.
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Lead operational excellence initiatives to improve throughput, efficiency, yield, and overall manufacturing performance.
- Identify process bottlenecks, reduce waste, and implement sustainable solutions to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
- Drive process standardization, KPI development, and data-driven decision making across engineering and operations.
- Evaluate and implement automation, process improvements, and technology upgrades to support plant growth and scalability.
Safety & Compliance
- Promote and lead a strong safety culture throughout engineering and operations.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety/environmental standards.
- Support Process Safety Management initiatives where applicable.
- Participate in incident investigations, corrective actions, and risk reduction efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering required.
- Master’s degree a plus.
Experience
- Minimum 8–12 years of engineering experience in chemical manufacturing, water treatment, or related industrial environment.
- Minimum 5 years in engineering leadership or plant engineering management role.
- Strong experience with Ion Exchange systems, water treatment processes, resin manufacturing, or chemical processing strongly preferred.
- Experience scaling manufacturing processes and increasing plant capacity.
- Demonstrated success managing capital projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement experience required.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Advanced understanding of chemistry, process engineering, and manufacturing systems.
- Project management and capital planning experience.
- Leadership and team development capabilities.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS/ERP systems preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as needed.
- Availability for off-hours support during critical plant issues, shutdowns, or project implementations.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
INTRODUCTION
Graver Technologies LLC is part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
Position Summary
The Chemical Process Engineering Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing plant engineering, process optimization, capital improvement initiatives, and technical problem-solving across manufacturing operations. This position provides leadership for process engineering activities, supports operational excellence initiatives, and drives continuous improvement efforts to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and production capacity.
The Chemical Process Engineering Manager will have one direct report, either an Engineering Supervisor or Plant Engineer, who will oversee maintenance technicians and daily maintenance activities. While this role maintains accountability for overall equipment reliability and plant engineering performance, day-to-day maintenance execution is managed through the Engineering Supervisor/Plant Engineer.
This role requires a strong technical background in Chemical Engineering, with demonstrated expertise in Ion Exchange technology, chemistry, process scale-up, and manufacturing optimization within a chemical or water treatment manufacturing environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Process Engineering & Technical Leadership
- Lead process engineering initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, throughput, and operational reliability.
- Serve as the site technical expert for Ion Exchange chemistry, resin processing, and related chemical manufacturing processes.
- Troubleshoot complex chemistry and process issues impacting production, quality, and customer requirements.
- Lead process scale-up initiatives for new products, process transfers, and production expansion projects.
- Develop and optimize process parameters, standard work, and operating procedures.
- Identify and implement opportunities to increase plant capacity, reduce waste, and improve process flow.
- Partner with Operations, Quality, and R&D teams to support product development, process improvements, and technical investigations.
Engineering & Capital Projects
- Lead planning, justification, and execution of capital projects to support plant growth, modernization, and operational efficiency.
- Manage engineering design, contractor coordination, equipment selection, installation, and commissioning activities.
- Support facility infrastructure improvements, utilities optimization, and equipment upgrades.
- Monitor capital budgets, project timelines, and expenditures to ensure successful project completion.
Maintenance Oversight & Reliability
- Provide strategic oversight for plant maintenance and reliability through the Engineering Supervisor/Plant Engineer.
- Establish reliability improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.
- Review preventative and predictive maintenance programs for effectiveness.
- Support root cause analysis of equipment failures and implementation of corrective actions.
- Ensure maintenance systems, spare parts management, and contractor support align with business needs.
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Lead operational excellence initiatives to improve throughput, efficiency, yield, and overall manufacturing performance.
- Identify process bottlenecks, reduce waste, and implement sustainable solutions to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
- Drive process standardization, KPI development, and data-driven decision making across engineering and operations.
- Evaluate and implement automation, process improvements, and technology upgrades to support plant growth and scalability.
Safety & Compliance
- Promote and lead a strong safety culture throughout engineering and operations.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety/environmental standards.
- Support Process Safety Management initiatives where applicable.
- Participate in incident investigations, corrective actions, and risk reduction efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering required.
- Master’s degree a plus.
Experience
- Minimum 8–12 years of engineering experience in chemical manufacturing, water treatment, or related industrial environment.
- Minimum 5 years in engineering leadership or plant engineering management role.
- Strong experience with Ion Exchange systems, water treatment processes, resin manufacturing, or chemical processing strongly preferred.
- Experience scaling manufacturing processes and increasing plant capacity.
- Demonstrated success managing capital projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement experience required.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Advanced understanding of chemistry, process engineering, and manufacturing systems.
- Project management and capital planning experience.
- Leadership and team development capabilities.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS/ERP systems preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as needed.
- Availability for off-hours support during critical plant issues, shutdowns, or project implementations.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Burns & McDonnell8
- Applied Materials3
- Celestica3
- Magic Leap3
- Fluor2
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware21
- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Manufacturing11
- Technology & Software7
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in process engineering manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering or a related discipline
- Five or more years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Demonstrated experience leading Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives
- Proficiency with process simulation software, statistical analysis tools, or MES systems
- Experience managing engineers or technicians and driving cross-functional projects to completion
- Familiarity with GMP, ISO, or industry-specific regulatory and quality standards
Tips for Your Process Engineering Manager Job Search
Quantify your process improvement results
Hiring managers want to see yield gains, cycle time reductions, and cost savings expressed as concrete outcomes. Replace vague phrases like 'improved efficiency' with the actual metric, the process you changed, and the timeframe it took to achieve the result.
Highlight cross-functional leadership on your resume
Process engineering manager roles almost always require coordinating between operations, quality, maintenance, and supply chain. Show specific examples where you led cross-functional teams to solve a process failure or implement a capital project, not just your technical contributions.
Target postings by industry vertical and process type
A process engineering manager in semiconductors needs cleanroom and lithography experience, while one in pharma needs GMP and validation expertise. Filter your search by industry and read the technical requirements carefully before applying so your resume language mirrors the posting.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists process engineering manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a technical case study or whiteboard exercise
Many process engineering manager interviews include a structured problem-solving exercise, often a real production issue the team has faced. Practice walking through a root cause analysis methodology out loud, explaining your diagnostic steps and how you would prioritize corrective actions under time and resource constraints.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
When you reach the offer stage, clarify headcount, capital budget authority, and reporting structure before accepting. Process engineering manager roles vary widely in actual decision-making power, and a title with no budget control can stall your career progression more than a slightly lower starting package.
Process Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most process engineering managers?
The companies hiring the most process engineering managers right now include Burns & McDonnell, Applied Materials, and Celestica, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is especially strong in pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and chemicals manufacturing.
How many process engineering manager jobs are remote?
About 7% of process engineering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than most engineering management roles because the work requires direct access to equipment and production lines. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are process design, project management, and continuous improvement program leadership.
How do you become a process engineering manager?
Most process engineering managers start as individual-contributor process engineers, building hands-on experience with equipment, process design, and troubleshooting before taking on project leadership. From there, the typical path is leading a small team or cross-functional improvement project, then moving into a formal management role. Earning a Lean or Six Sigma certification and demonstrating measurable cost or yield results accelerates that transition significantly.
Can you get hired as a process engineering manager with limited management experience?
Yes, if you can demonstrate informal leadership through project ownership, mentoring junior engineers, or driving cross-functional initiatives even without a direct-report title. Employers hiring from within their own engineering ranks regularly promote strong individual contributors into the manager role when the technical credibility is there. Framing your resume around leadership impact rather than years of supervisory experience is the most effective approach.
What does the process engineering manager interview process look like?
The interview process typically runs through a recruiter screen, a technical phone interview with an engineering leader, and then an on-site or virtual loop that includes a behavioral interview, a technical case study or whiteboard exercise, and meetings with cross-functional partners like operations, quality, and supply chain. Some employers add a presentation where you walk through a past improvement project, its results, and how you led the team.
Where can I find and apply to process engineering manager jobs?
You can find and apply to process engineering manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your industry background and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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