Director, Process Engineering

The Farmer's Dog • New York, NY

6h • $185,000 - $210,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Process Engineering leads with a focus on new process development and process control to deliver exceptional manufacturing performance and a strong competitive advantage. With equal parts innovation and continuous improvement mindset, this leader will be an important leader in the R&D organization.

Requirements

• You are a process engineering expert with 10+ years of experience, specializing in R&D-driven process design, scale-up, and optimization. You have deep technical knowledge of complex food processing systems.
• You have a strong foundation in continuous improvement methodologies such as TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, and DOE, and you are highly skilled in leveraging tools like Big Data Analytics (BDA), 5S, Kaizen, RCA, and FMECA to identify process inefficiencies and drive performance optimization.
• You are an innovation leader, experienced in developing and implementing new process technologies. You have successfully scaled up emerging technologies from pilot plant to full commercial production, ensuring robust, efficient, and scalable manufacturing solutions.
• You are an expert in advanced process controls, leveraging smart manufacturing, AI, and real-time process monitoring to optimize efficiency, reduce variability, and enhance product quality.
• You excel in problem-solving and data-driven decision-making. You take a systematic approach to complex technical challenges, using root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode and effects analysis (FMECA), and predictive modeling to drive continuous improvement.
• You have a strong ability to influence and collaborate across teams, working seamlessly with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and OEM partners to ensure alignment on process innovation goals.
• You have a strategic mindset, capable of synthesizing technical insights into actionable business decisions. You bridge the gap between R&D and operations, ensuring new process technologies are both scientifically validated and commercially scalable.
• You are a compelling communicator, adept at engaging with executive leadership, technical teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and accelerate innovation adoption.
• You are highly adaptable and thrive in fast-paced environments, capable of leading complex process transformations while managing costs, resources, and timelines effectively.
• You are willing to travel up to 60%, actively engaging with R&D centers, pilot plants, manufacturing facilities, and global innovation partners to drive hands-on process improvements.
• You are a true R&D business partner, seamlessly collaborating across engineering, quality, safety, and operations to drive breakthrough process innovations that enhance both product quality and operational efficiency.
• You love dogs.

Responsibilities

• You will drive innovation, technological advancements, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• You will play a critical role in designing, testing, and validating new processes, ensuring they are scalable and commercially viable.
• You will champion process innovation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to de-risk new technologies, improve throughput, and enhance automation.
• As a key decision-maker, you will analyze complex process challenges, leveraging statistical modeling, AI-driven process optimization, and advanced problem-solving methodologies (e.g., RCA, FMECA, DOE) to unlock new efficiencies.

Benefits

• Dog-friendly office in Greenwich Village
• Market-competitive compensation and equity packages
• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
• Company supported mental health benefits
• 12 week paid parental leave
• Competitive 401k plan with company match
• Flexible PTO
• Discounted fresh food for your pup
• Your pet interrupting video calls (and in-person meetings) is now a feature, not a bug

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed