Engineering Manager

Job Overview: 

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Engineering Manager to lead our team of Process Engineers at our manufacturing facility. This position will oversee engineering support for our fermentation, food production, and packaging operations, ensuring efficient, safe, and scalable processes that align with business and regulatory requirements. The Engineering Manager will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, capital projects, and technical problem-solving across the plant.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of process engineers supporting fermentation, food production, and packaging.
• Drive operational excellence through process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, R&D, and EHS to ensure seamless plant performance and product quality.
• Provide technical leadership in scaling fermentation processes and integrating them with downstream food production workflows.
• Manage capital engineering projects from concept through execution, including equipment specification, vendor selection, installation, and commissioning.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, engineering standards, and validation protocols in line with food safety, GMP, and regulatory guidelines.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for equipment failures or process deviations.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to throughput, yield, downtime, and process efficiency.
• Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and accountability within the engineering team.

Key Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in food manufacturing or fermentation-based operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Demonstrated experience managing process improvement projects, capital upgrades, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of fermentation processes, sanitary design, food packaging systems, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, USDA, GMP).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with data analysis, process modeling tools, and engineering software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PI System, etc.).

**Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Meati™ we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.**

Compensation:  
The base salary range for this role is $103,000 - $136,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.