Senior Manager Engineering - Wastewater Process Design (Manufacturing)

Location: Chicago, IL, United States; normal office environment with moderate travel and 30% domestic and international travel. A valid driver's license is required, with frequent standing during commissioning, FAT, and startup.

New hire base salary: $120,800–$151,000 per year, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a global food manufacturing company.

What you will do

• Create standard engineering designs and capital expenditure estimates for major wastewater treatment plant initiatives exceeding $1 million.
• Lead cross-functional reviews and develop standardized wastewater equipment, process flows, specifications, and designs for capital projects.
• Evaluate best available technologies, benchmark equipment and processes, and improve engineering standards across the manufacturing zone.
• Provide technical support during equipment build, acceptance testing, commissioning, project reviews, and wastewater troubleshooting.
• Define wastewater plant operating KPIs, measure performance, implement improvements, and validate their effectiveness.
• Coordinate with procurement, engineering, R&D, FS&Q, OEMs, contractors, utilities, external engineering firms, and downstream wastewater facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of manufacturing experience, including the ability to implement new technologies and process designs.
• Experience applying engineering techniques and criteria to comply with safety and environmental regulations.
• Experience writing scopes of work based on project requirements and defining engineering standards for projects.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing KPIs and proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior manufacturing leaders.
• Thorough knowledge of proven and advanced technologies, with practical application for timely, objective, competitive, and innovative engineering decisions.
• Experience implementing projects involving automation, integrated control systems, and Industry 4.0 solutions.
• Experience with LEAN or similar structured continuous improvement methodologies; good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed and hold a valid driver's license.

Nice to have

• Wastewater operator’s license.
• Strong computer skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment in a normal office environment with open workspaces and cyclical domestic and international travel.
• Healthcare coverage, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans, subject to applicable plan terms.
• Paid time off, company holidays, leave of absence programs, flexible work arrangements, recognition, and training.
• 401(k), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability benefits, employee assistance, wellbeing, and family support programs.
• Performance-based bonus eligibility and learning opportunities focused on physical, social, emotional, and financial wellbeing.