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Remote Process Engineering Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods at remote-first companies and distributed engineering organizations, from senior individual contributor roles stepping into management to director-track leadership positions. Employers hiring remotely right now include Saab, aptim, and AtkinsRéalis. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win.”—we create a culture where every voice matters, and every idea drives progress.
Together with our global employees, customers, and partners, we’re turning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can all be proud of.
Create a new future. Apply Today.
Position Overview:
As the Engineering Director for Capital and Process Standards, you are a leader on the Global Engineering team, reporting to the Vice President of Global Engineering. You will contribute to the success of Ball by establishing industry-leading practices across Ball’s manufacturing facilities.
In this role you will create and deploy standards for the operation of can making equipment, the parts and materials used in can making, as well as processes used to plan and execute capital projects.
As the strategic leader of this group, you will drive the vision of leveraging scale across Ball’s global footprint in pursuit of operational excellence.
Your Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Technical Standards: including managing global subject matter experts with responsibility for creating and deploying process documentation for all can-making technology, direct materials (coatings), utility, power, civil construction and wastewater systems.
- Establish standards for design, installation, startup and utilization of can lines. Responsible for coordinating standard plant design with project values ranging from $200 Million (M) to $400M.
- Set standards for capital budgeting and control. Lead the governance and processes to ensure accurate cost estimation and budgetary control.
- Coordinate the preparation of annual capital budget for general operations globally (>$150M). Track and report on this project portfolio throughout the year.
- Collaborate and work closely with Capital Procurement and key suppliers of major capital equipment and services to review standard equipment specifications and enforce OEM change control.
- Oversee the system for trials and workflows that assess operational readiness of process innovations; this requires close coordination with suppliers, operations and Ball Operational Excellence organization.
- Responsible for creation of global specifications, technical standards and change management strategy for direct materials such as inside lacquers, inks and varnishes, executing the strategy from supply through application.
- Technical licensee support: Manage communications, information flows and the financial reconciliation. Direct the provision of engineering and technical support to the regional and joint venture engineering teams.
- Collaborate with Operational Excellence teams to evaluate good and best practices with responsibility of adopting and deploying as global standards.
Required Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering leadership, particularly in establishing best practices for industrial processes.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience managing technology in a global manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience generating business cases/ROI, performing technology selection and vendor management.
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Working knowledge of:
- Purchasing, legal contracts, licenses, accounting, economics, depreciation, capitalization, accruals, ISO, auditing (internal and external), insurance, and contract negotiations.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Masters degree (such as MBA).
- 7 or more years in operations of beverage can manufacturing.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Expected Hiring Salary Range: $147,200 - $215,240 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
- This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
- Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure.
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This position is eligible to be REMOTE in the U.S., with a home base within a 50-mile radius of a major airport, due to travel requirements, but the preference would be for the successful candidate to be located in Westminster, CO.
- If based in Colorado, the on-site scheudle would our follow the Hybrid On-Site Work Environment, which requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site for four (4) or more days per work week (with core collaboration days of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).
- Travel (up to 30%) and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations will be required.
- Relocation (within the U.S.) may be available.
When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role.
Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non-merit characteristic.
Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.
- Under Colorado, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania law, you have the right to exclude or redact age-related details—such as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation dates—from your resume, cover letter, CV, or other supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, certificates).
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
No agencies please.
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At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win.”—we create a culture where every voice matters, and every idea drives progress.
Together with our global employees, customers, and partners, we’re turning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can all be proud of.
Create a new future. Apply Today.
Position Overview:
As the Engineering Director for Capital and Process Standards, you are a leader on the Global Engineering team, reporting to the Vice President of Global Engineering. You will contribute to the success of Ball by establishing industry-leading practices across Ball’s manufacturing facilities.
In this role you will create and deploy standards for the operation of can making equipment, the parts and materials used in can making, as well as processes used to plan and execute capital projects.
As the strategic leader of this group, you will drive the vision of leveraging scale across Ball’s global footprint in pursuit of operational excellence.
Your Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Technical Standards: including managing global subject matter experts with responsibility for creating and deploying process documentation for all can-making technology, direct materials (coatings), utility, power, civil construction and wastewater systems.
- Establish standards for design, installation, startup and utilization of can lines. Responsible for coordinating standard plant design with project values ranging from $200 Million (M) to $400M.
- Set standards for capital budgeting and control. Lead the governance and processes to ensure accurate cost estimation and budgetary control.
- Coordinate the preparation of annual capital budget for general operations globally (>$150M). Track and report on this project portfolio throughout the year.
- Collaborate and work closely with Capital Procurement and key suppliers of major capital equipment and services to review standard equipment specifications and enforce OEM change control.
- Oversee the system for trials and workflows that assess operational readiness of process innovations; this requires close coordination with suppliers, operations and Ball Operational Excellence organization.
- Responsible for creation of global specifications, technical standards and change management strategy for direct materials such as inside lacquers, inks and varnishes, executing the strategy from supply through application.
- Technical licensee support: Manage communications, information flows and the financial reconciliation. Direct the provision of engineering and technical support to the regional and joint venture engineering teams.
- Collaborate with Operational Excellence teams to evaluate good and best practices with responsibility of adopting and deploying as global standards.
Required Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering leadership, particularly in establishing best practices for industrial processes.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience managing technology in a global manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience generating business cases/ROI, performing technology selection and vendor management.
-
Working knowledge of:
- Purchasing, legal contracts, licenses, accounting, economics, depreciation, capitalization, accruals, ISO, auditing (internal and external), insurance, and contract negotiations.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Masters degree (such as MBA).
- 7 or more years in operations of beverage can manufacturing.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Expected Hiring Salary Range: $147,200 - $215,240 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
- This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
- Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure.
-
This position is eligible to be REMOTE in the U.S., with a home base within a 50-mile radius of a major airport, due to travel requirements, but the preference would be for the successful candidate to be located in Westminster, CO.
- If based in Colorado, the on-site scheudle would our follow the Hybrid On-Site Work Environment, which requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site for four (4) or more days per work week (with core collaboration days of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).
- Travel (up to 30%) and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations will be required.
- Relocation (within the U.S.) may be available.
When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role.
Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non-merit characteristic.
Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.
- Under Colorado, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania law, you have the right to exclude or redact age-related details—such as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation dates—from your resume, cover letter, CV, or other supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, certificates).
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
No agencies please.
#LI-KR2
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Who's Hiring
- Saab1
- aptim1
- AtkinsRéalis1
- BAE Systems USA1
- Ball Corporation1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Technology & Software1
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote 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 Remote Process Engineering Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote process engineering manager openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles by the criteria that matter to you and apply directly to the ones that match your background before they fill.
Document your process improvement results clearly
Remote hiring managers can't walk a plant floor with you, so your resume and portfolio need to do that work. Quantify yield improvements, cycle time reductions, and cost savings from specific projects so reviewers can evaluate your impact without an in-person tour.
Demonstrate async leadership in your application
Remote employers for this role care whether you can manage engineers you'll rarely see in person. Highlight examples of written project documentation, virtual team coordination, and decisions you made and communicated clearly without real-time access to your team.
Learn the digital tools remote process teams use
Familiarity with cloud-based ERP platforms, digital twin software, and remote statistical process control tools signals readiness for distributed work. Name the specific platforms you've used in your resume rather than listing generic software categories.
Prepare for remote interviews with live scenario questions
Remote process engineering manager interviews often include scenario questions about managing a process failure or coordinating a plant change without being on-site. Practice structured answers that walk through your diagnostic approach, communication plan, and how you'd keep a distributed team aligned.
Remote Process Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote process engineering manager job?
Remote process engineering manager roles go to candidates who can lead process improvement initiatives and coordinate cross-functional teams without being on a plant floor. Remote employers screen heavily for written communication, async collaboration skills, and comfort managing engineers across time zones. A portfolio showing documented process improvements, measurable yield or efficiency gains, and experience with digital tools like CAD, ERP systems, or statistical process control software gives you a clear edge over equally qualified on-site candidates.
Which companies hire remote process engineering managers?
Employers currently hiring remote process engineering managers include Saab, aptim, and AtkinsRéalis, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote openings for this role tend to come from large manufacturers with distributed R&D or operations teams, specialty chemicals firms, and medical device companies that separate engineering leadership from physical production facilities.
Can you get a remote process engineering manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry into a manager-level role is harder because you must demonstrate independent decision-making without an on-site team to lean on. Companies most open to early-career remote process engineering managers include growing specialty manufacturers and contract engineering firms. Showing documented process projects, a strong grasp of Lean or Six Sigma methodology, and examples of leading a small team or cross-functional project can substitute for years of direct management experience.
Do you need a degree for remote process engineering manager jobs?
Usually, but demonstrated results carry significant weight alongside formal credentials. Most remote employers expect a bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering. That said, candidates with equivalent technical experience, professional certifications in Six Sigma or Lean, and a provable record of process improvement projects have moved into manager roles without a traditional four-year engineering degree, particularly at smaller or remote-first manufacturers.
Which industries hire the most remote process engineering managers?
Most remote process engineering manager openings sit in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors hire process engineering managers remotely because their engineering leadership functions, including project oversight, continuous improvement programs, and cross-site standardization, can be executed effectively from distributed teams using digital collaboration and process management tools.
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