Description
Join a thriving company that has been a trusted provider of sanitary process components and custom-fabricated systems for over a century! Located in Louisville, KY, this exciting Director of Process Engineering opportunity puts you at the heart of a dynamic environment where pumps, valves, tanks, and motors are transformed into custom-engineered sanitary solutions for industries like food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, and personal care. With a strong and growing team, this role offers the chance to make a strategic and technical impact within a highly respected and innovative organization.
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Director of Process Engineering position include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering required; Professional Engineer (PE) license and MBA or master’s degree in a technical field preferred
- Minimum 7 years of engineering team leadership in engineered-to-order environments; 5 years hands-on industrial systems design experience
- Oversee engineering, shop, and service operations while mentoring junior engineers and developing team capabilities
- Collaborate on strategic planning, budgets, and 5–10 year roadmaps with executive leadership
- Lead process and automation projects from conception to execution, ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to internal goals
- Review and approve cost estimates, proposals, and engineering designs including P&IDs, schematics, and equipment layouts
- Maintain vendor relationships, manage capital expenditures, and promote continuous improvement
- Conduct site visits to ensure quality installations and uphold safety and compliance standards
Salary: $135,000 - $165,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including four different health plan options with employee-only monthly costs as low as $4.61, dental and vision insurance with minimal out-of-pocket costs, and 15 days PTO.
DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!
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DIRECTOR OF PROCESS ENGINEERING | ENGINEERING MANAGER | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PE) | SOLIDWORKS | SANITARY PROCESSING | P&ID | STRATEGIC PLANNING | CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | FLUID PROCESSING | FOOD & BEVERAGE | CUSTOM EQUIPMENT