Senior Manager Process & Project Engineering - Filtration

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.

• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $115,000 - $130,000 per year + bonus. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not guaranteed compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as a discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

GEA Group is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Manager, Process & Project Engineering – Filtration to lead our North America Process & Project Engineering team. This role is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of the LPT North America project portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and according to budget, while meeting customer expectations. The Senior Manager will lead, mentor, and develop a team of Process & Project Engineers, driving technical excellence, operational efficiency, and a positive team culture.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• 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.

Project Management & Execution

• 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.

Process & Engineering Excellence

• 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.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• 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.

Administrative Duties

• Review and approve time sheets, PTO requests, and expense reports.
• Ensure team compliance with company policies, including travel and health & safety guidelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 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.

At GEA, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact.

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GEA Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted, and valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.