Project/Process Engineer

Liquid Process Equipment • Eagle, WI

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Liquid Process Equipment (LPE) is a growing distributor of sanitary process equipment, serving major Fortune 500 customers in the food and beverage and industrial manufacturing sectors. The company is seeking a Project/Process Engineer to provide expert guidance on equipment functionality and operation, advise on integration within manufacturing processes, select and size equipment, prepare quotes, and support the Outside Sales Team. This role offers the opportunity to be a technical lead on complex projects in a high-growth environment with a culture of trust and stability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Biological Systems, or related field) required.
• Minimum of 10+ years of process engineering experience in sanitary process (pumps and valves) or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of process design, sanitary equipment, and fluid systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading customer projects from concept through execution.
• Professional communication and presentation skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and process design software (AutoCAD or similar, preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Team-oriented with proven leadership skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, growing organization.
• Flexible, proactive, and solutions-driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical reviews, present equipment recommendations, and communicate process concepts clearly to customers and internal teams.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for clients, providing expertise over project lifecycles.
• Support customers in the sizing and selection of equipment that best aligns with process goals, sanitary standards, and long-term reliability.
• Review client specifications, P&IDs and drawings to understand process requirements and constraints, recommending appropriate equipment sizes, pump types, and configuration.
• Collaborate with plant managers, engineers, and project teams to identify efficient, cost-effective equipment solutions.
• Conduct technical presentations to integrators, engineering firms and consultants regarding specifics on LPE Equipment offerings.
• Provide technical mentorship and support to junior engineers and applications staff.
• Travel to customer locations as required (20–30%).
• Obtain and evaluate vendor quotes, ensuring proper alignment with client needs.
• Generate pricing quotations on behalf of customers for equipment supplied by LPE’s key vendors and our in-house value-add capabilities.
• Provide sales support to Outside Sales Team, providing quotations as needed as well as technical expertise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary and annual bonus
• Company-subsidized Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life/Disability Insurance, HSA/FSA
• Retirement plan (401k) with net 4% employer match, plus 5% discretionary profit share plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior