Senior Manager Process & Project Engineering - Filtration

GEA Group • Hudson, NH

75d • $115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we're not just building equipment, we're building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 8 + years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

Requirements

• Proven experience in process engineering, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and/or structural engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings.
• Experience in the food, dairy, brewing, or beverage industries is highly desirable.
• Strong project management or project engineering experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Process & Project Engineers, ensuring adherence to company and departmental procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, supporting staff retention, succession planning, and professional development.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, identify training needs, and support career growth initiatives.
• Manage resource planning and staffing levels in coordination with the Director of Engineering and PMO to meet project portfolio demands.
• Oversee a subset of the LPT North America project portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to specification.
• Provide technical support, conduct engineering reviews, and resolve design or test challenges.
• Ensure all project team members follow company procedures, GEA Project Management guidelines, and Product Engineering Standards.
• Support project risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Drive team initiatives for technical development, process standardization, and efficiency improvements.
• Implement tools, procedures, and methods to streamline engineering work and reduce repetitive tasks.
• Provide direct support on complex projects as needed.
• Support Technical Offer Management (TOM) during presales, including input on engineering hours, historical data for costing, and installation specifications.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Address customer concerns related to project performance and support negotiation and settlement of claims within the scope of project engineering responsibility.
• Review and approve time sheets, PTO requests, and expense reports.
• Ensure team compliance with company policies, including travel and health & safety guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day.
• Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore.
• A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster.
• Tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset.
• Wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance.
• Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees