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ARCO Design/Build · 1 day ago

Process Engineering Lead, Food and Beverage Construction

King of Prussia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

ARCO Design/Build is a premier, full-service design/build general contractor with extensive experience providing clients with complete project delivery throughout the United States. They are seeking a highly motivated Process Engineering Lead to apply their expertise in the Food Processing and Beverage Industry, focusing on enhancing production and managing design projects.

ManufacturingProduct Design

Responsibilities

Applies process engineering expertise to review, guide, and influence process design in collaboration with licensed engineers, without serving as the engineer of record

Analyze the flow of ingredients or raw materials into the building and into production while providing preliminary layouts and input on equipment type and product flow

Manage and influence the front-end process engineering design for Food & Beverage processing facilities, working closely with customers and coordinating internal and external design resources

Partner with business development team as a subject matter expert, developing conceptual design facility layouts, and supporting proposal development for comprehensive design/build or EPC solutions

Understand the principles of design to analyze proposed processing systems for required utility and mechanical infrastructure to evaluate project feasibility

Assess equipment type and lead times as well as footprint in space and impact/ROI on facility utilities

Have a broad knowledge and understanding of FDA, USDA, SQF, and other regulatory agencies to ensure facility layouts and design practices align with food safety and sanitation requirements

Create and develop conceptual process flow diagrams, piping, facility layout, and preliminary equipment lists as necessary

Research and analyze process solutions that may influence the layout, design, and construction of processing facilities

Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate new business opportunities

Attend trade shows and other association meetings to stay abreast of market trends, competition, and establish relationships with existing clients and prospects

Create key strategic alliances and partnerships in the food and beverage manufacturing space to enhance our procurement strategies and create solutions for our clients

Provide ongoing progress updates on food manufacturing activities and industry trends, as well as other key indicators to the ARCO management team

Develop new and innovative solutions to enhance production, focusing on improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency for process/manufacturing end users

Travel as needed to projects, existing facilities, trade shows, etc

Qualification

Process EngineeringFood & Beverage IndustryFacility DesignISO CertificationGMP CertificationCP-FS CertificationSQF CertificationProcoreBluebeamDecision MakingOrganizational SkillsIntegrityCustomer FocusTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline

Minimum of 7 years' in facility design experience within the Food & Beverage Processing industry

Ability to effectively make sound decisions under tight deadlines

Ability to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results

Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes. Make necessary changes, use customer input to make improvements, and meet/exceed internal and external customer expectations

Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations

Broad background with a working knowledge of the technical aspects of Food & Beverage Processing design/build construction

Computer skills: proficiency using Procore, Bluebeam, Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project