The Edge Group · 11 hours ago
Vice President of Process Engineering
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expThe Edge Group is a biotech company specializing in products for human and animal health, and they are seeking a Vice President of Process Engineering. This role involves providing leadership for the Engineering team, focusing on the design and operation of manufacturing processes, while ensuring efficient and safe operations that meet customer and plant objectives.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Stacy Butler, CIR
Responsibilities
Work as an effective member of a team while providing strong leadership, direction, and coaching for direct reports, as applicable
Identify areas of improvement and develop & implement recommendations to capture those improvements
Lead engineering team from first concept to commercial plant operation with compliance to safety and quality, as well as Good Engineering Practices
Engineering: define the technical scope of work, review and approve the technical documentation during all steps of the project (Concept, Process design, Laboratory/Pilot testing, Basic Engineering, & Detail Engineering)
Procurement: do the technical review and approval during all steps of the procurement
Construction: provide technical input for shutdown coordination
Installation: acceptance testing, commissioning, operator training, handover to Production & Maintenance
Plant life: provide technical support for troubleshooting and debottlenecking
Ensure the Management of Change process is followed
Responsible for both process & production engineering and capital investment portfolio
Provide day-to-day engineering support to operations (i.e., troubleshooting, training)
Identify and lead key improvement and growth projects
Lead Global Technology Development to support in both Houston and Norway
Explore new concepts and implement new processes, equipment, or develop new product streams
Direct all engineering activities toward maximizing yields, improving quality levels, and reducing costs while utilizing resources in the most efficient manner possible
Communicate with stakeholders regarding process changes and plant performance and propose improvements as needed
Establish and conduct tests, analyze, and interpret test results and prepare reports summarizing methods employed and results obtained in the solution of the assigned project
Provide technical support to engineers and technicians in response to production issues
Provide support to Production and Quality Assurance in the areas of process improvement, opportunity analysis, and safety
Provide process documentation and operating instructions to support efficient operation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required
At least 15 years of Process Engineering experience with 10 years in an Engineering Manager role
Experience with Engineering project management
Understanding of industry regulatory compliance standards and their application to the manufacturing process
Knowledge and experience with meeting regulatory standards for Food and GMP safety standards, OSHA compliance and TCEQ Environmental regulations
Collaborative management approach
Experience in brewery, food processing, nutraceutical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry with emphasis on 'process engineering'
Preferred
Master's in engineering or an MBA a plus
Experience working in a global setting a plus
Company
The Edge Group
Ranked 4th largest Houston area executive search firm in 2025 by the Houston Business Journal, The Edge Group is comprised of ten professionals with more than one hundred years of combined experience in professional retained search.
2-10 employees
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