Vice President of Process Engineering

Vice President of Process Engineering

Our client, a biotech company specializing in products for human and animal health, is seeking a Vice President of Process Engineering to lead the engineering team as technical experts of the design and operation of manufacturing processes.

Location:

Houston, TX

• Work as an effective member of a team while providing strong leadership, direction, and coaching for direct reports.
• 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.
• 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).
• Perform technical review and approval during all steps of the procurement.
• Provide technical input for shutdown coordination.
• Conduct acceptance testing, commissioning, operator training, and handover to Production & Maintenance.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide process documentation and operating instructions to support efficient operation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required; master’s in engineering or an MBA a plus.
• 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.
• Experience in brewery, food processing, nutraceutical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry with emphasis on “process engineering.”
• Experience working in a global setting a plus.