Senior Level Process Engineering Manager Jobs
Senior level process engineering manager jobs demand ownership of process design strategy, cross-functional project leadership, and the technical authority to drive continuous improvement at scale. Openings are concentrated across Electronics & Hardware, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Energy, with a 19% remote or hybrid mix, and employers like ASM, AbbVie, and Calpine hiring at this level now.
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Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Process Engineering department supports technical and scientific activities related to the manufacture of pharmaceutical products in AbbVie facilities or in contract facilities. The Director, through his/her section managers and direct reporting lines, will manage a technically diverse staff of highly specialized engineers and scientists. He/she is a key link between development organizations and operations/third party contract manufacturers and ensures a seamless link between pilot scale and full-scale manufacture. The director is accountable for all the activities of the department and provides technical/scientific and business leadership for the department. The director partners with manufacturing and quality in the identification, definition, and execution of projects and delivers technical requirements for the launch of products and supports the development of innovative solutions to problems and opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Communicates and collaborates with internal (manufacturing, quality, engineering, S&T and other areas) and external partners to provide effective technical and business leadership in line with site goals and objectives.
- Maintain and direct a highly diversified cross functional staff of professionals to ensure that all aspects of CMC life cycle management are completed on time, within budget and meet highest scientific, regulatory, quality, marketing and commercial standards.
- Develops engineering objectives and strategies that advance the site, and continually looks for opportunities for process optimization, cost avoidance and cost reduction.
- Develop and communicate cost estimates, business plans, timelines and contingency plans to accomplish project and departmental objectives within agreed time scope.
- Participate in capital plan input and capital project execution to advance manufacturing capabilities.
- Make final decisions related to project responsibilities.
- Represent AbbVie during audits to regulatory agencies (US/ROW as appropriate) by supplying verbal or written information with active participation.
- Responsible for ensuring that all members of the Engineering team follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition.
- Provide leadership, coaching, training, and mentoring to direct reports. Negotiates, secures, oversees and ensures that all resources are available to meet the demands of the projects and site goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) is required to provide technical expertise.
- 10 + years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry formulation, including at least 4+ years of managerial experience.
- Knowledge of AbbVie Engineering standards.
- Demonstrated leadership and team building skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Proven track record of managing projects through to completion.
- Excellent communication skills with layers of management.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Process Engineering department supports technical and scientific activities related to the manufacture of pharmaceutical products in AbbVie facilities or in contract facilities. The Director, through his/her section managers and direct reporting lines, will manage a technically diverse staff of highly specialized engineers and scientists. He/she is a key link between development organizations and operations/third party contract manufacturers and ensures a seamless link between pilot scale and full-scale manufacture. The director is accountable for all the activities of the department and provides technical/scientific and business leadership for the department. The director partners with manufacturing and quality in the identification, definition, and execution of projects and delivers technical requirements for the launch of products and supports the development of innovative solutions to problems and opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Communicates and collaborates with internal (manufacturing, quality, engineering, S&T and other areas) and external partners to provide effective technical and business leadership in line with site goals and objectives.
- Maintain and direct a highly diversified cross functional staff of professionals to ensure that all aspects of CMC life cycle management are completed on time, within budget and meet highest scientific, regulatory, quality, marketing and commercial standards.
- Develops engineering objectives and strategies that advance the site, and continually looks for opportunities for process optimization, cost avoidance and cost reduction.
- Develop and communicate cost estimates, business plans, timelines and contingency plans to accomplish project and departmental objectives within agreed time scope.
- Participate in capital plan input and capital project execution to advance manufacturing capabilities.
- Make final decisions related to project responsibilities.
- Represent AbbVie during audits to regulatory agencies (US/ROW as appropriate) by supplying verbal or written information with active participation.
- Responsible for ensuring that all members of the Engineering team follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition.
- Provide leadership, coaching, training, and mentoring to direct reports. Negotiates, secures, oversees and ensures that all resources are available to meet the demands of the projects and site goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) is required to provide technical expertise.
- 10 + years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry formulation, including at least 4+ years of managerial experience.
- Knowledge of AbbVie Engineering standards.
- Demonstrated leadership and team building skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Proven track record of managing projects through to completion.
- Excellent communication skills with layers of management.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Senior Level Process Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level process engineering manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate end-to-end ownership of process improvement initiatives, not just participation in them. A strong application highlights measurable outcomes you drove independently, experience leading cross-functional teams, and the technical depth to set direction on complex manufacturing or operational challenges. Formal credentials in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies reinforce credibility, and any record of mentoring junior engineers signals readiness for senior scope.
Which companies hire senior level process engineering managers?
Companies hiring senior level process engineering managers right now include ASM, AbbVie, and Calpine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large manufacturers, industrial conglomerates, and capital-intensive operations where process engineering directly affects throughput, quality, and cost at scale.
Are there remote senior level process engineering manager jobs?
Yes, though remote availability is more limited at this level than in purely technical roles. About 19% of senior level process engineering manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that many employers expect senior leaders to be present on the floor or at production sites to drive change effectively.
What makes a process engineering manager role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership rather than execution. Where a mid-level engineer implements solutions, a senior process engineering manager sets the improvement strategy, makes decisions with significant capital or operational impact, and is accountable for results across a plant, product line, or business unit. Mentoring junior engineers and influencing stakeholders outside engineering are also core expectations at this stage.
Which industries hire the most senior level process engineering managers?
Senior Level process engineering manager roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their operations depend on continuous process optimization, regulatory compliance, and capital efficiency, all of which require experienced leadership rather than early-career oversight.