Group Lead - Process Engineering

Manus works across industries and value chains to accelerate the transition to BioAlternatives better performing and more sustainable versions of complex molecules traditionally sourced from plants animals or fossil fuels Our platform is proven to work across scales bridging the Valley of Death between lab and manufacturing more efficiently and more reliably to deliver the benefits of biotechnology today Manus is seeking a Group Lead Process Engineering to lead the process engineering function across a dual mandate of portfolio management and process innovation Reporting to the SVP Operations & Innovation this mid to senior leader balances two complementary responsibilities governing the portfolio of process engineering projects prioritization resourcing stage gate progression and delivery against capacity yield and cost targets while advancing the companys process innovation agenda through engineering design modeling and scale up of next generation unit operations The role pairs program leadership with deep technical direction translating business and commercialization priorities into an executable engineering roadmap and a high performing team Why work at Manus Opportunity For motivated results oriented team members our growth creates opportunities for personal and professional advancementAccountability You are given the resources you need to succeed and the freedom to make it happen; in return we hold each other accountable for our high expectationsPassion We love what we do and enjoy working with others who feel the same way We embrace the challenge and hard work that comes with working on the cutting edge Key Responsibilities Pillar 1 Portfolio Management Portfolio ownership Own the process engineering project portfolio intake prioritization resourcing and stage gate governance across pilot scale up and capital projectsEngineering roadmap Translate operations commercial and innovation priorities into an integrated engineering roadmap with clear milestones budgets and deliverablesResourcing & capacity Manage resource allocation across engineers and projects balancing near term delivery against longer term innovationPerformance & reporting Establish portfolio KPIs and dashboards; report status risks and trade offs to the SVP and leadershipCAPEX & economics Partner with capital engineering finance and operations on CAPEX planning business cases and project economicsExecution standards Drive consistent project execution design reviews and engineering documentation practices across the group Pillar 2 Process Innovation Engineering Design & Modeling Innovation leadership Lead process innovation across separations concentration crystallization drying and powder handling from concept through commercial designDesign & modeling Direct process design and modeling mass and energy balances simulation scale up and techno economic analysis to evaluate new routes and unit operationsData driven optimization Champion modeling simulation and statistical methods to improve yield throughput reliability and costTechnical packages Guide development of PFDs P&IDs design bases and equipment specifications for new and improved processesR&D to plant transfer Partner with R&D to mature emerging technologies de risk scale up and support technology transfer to manufacturingTechnology scouting Identify and evaluate new processing technologies and equipment that expand capability and competitiveness Leadership & Cross Functional Team development Build mentor and develop a high performing process engineering team; set technical standards and career pathwaysStakeholder partnership Partner across operations quality R&D automation maintenance and commercial teams to align engineering with growth objectivesCulture Foster a culture of safety technical rigor and continuous improvement Required Qualifications BS in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline; MS preferred12 years of process engineering experience with progressive leadership including team andor portfolio program managementDemonstrated expertise in process design modeling simulation and scale up from pilot to commercial productionProven success managing a portfolio of projects prioritization resourcing budgets and stage gate deliveryStrong command of unit operations across separations drying and dry powder handling and adjacent processingExperience translating business and commercial priorities into engineering roadmaps and CAPEX plansExcellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills at the senior level Preferred Qualifications MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related fieldExperience in natural ingredients food nutraceutical fermentation or specialty chemicalsProficiency with process simulation tools eg Aspen Plus SuperPro Designer and DOE statistical methodsPortfolio stage gate management experience; PMP or equivalent; Lean Six SigmaFamiliarity with cGMP FSMA and food safety requirements and with process automation DeltaV