Process Development, Engineering Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to fill the role of Process Design & Equipment Development Manager within the Process Development Team onsite at Mycoworks SC (MWSC). This individual will manage a team tasked with acting as the tactical and technical stage gate between small scale lab results and large scale manufacturing implementation. This role will manage a team working on projects starting with the design/build of proof-of-concept manufacturing systems and culminating with the successful implementation of these fully realized systems on our full-scale production line.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team to design a heavily instrumented and highly flexible in-house pilot plant based on current company-wide manufacturing paradigms to allow for full size testing of proposed bio & manufacturing process changes.
• Oversee a team to design and run small scale experiments of prototypical manufacturing/growth systems to furnish centerlines, throughput data, and process parameters for feasibility studies.
• Act as a single source to provide insights to cross-functional teams tasked with analyzing the technical, business, and financial impact of proposed manufacturing system changes.
• Create and maintain Process Flow Sheets/Transformational Flow Sheets for current and proposed processes.
• Work with onsite Quality Team leads to recommend and trial new in process measurement techniques.
• Develop and manage a small team of engineers, providing coaching and feedback to support department goals and team member growth.
• Partner cross-functionally with product research, research and development, and manufacturing operations teams to vet and recommend strategic process changes that deliver product quality improvements, process reliability upgrades, and production throughput increases.
• Build and manage relationships with vendors including design/fabrication firms, research equipment vendors, and process equipment OEMs to enable you to act as a force multiplier.
• Implement the MycoWay engineering work process to support the successful delivery of engineering projects across the company.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Engineering
• A proven track record of managing technical teams tasked with engineering R&D deliverables.
• Knowledge of common process management techniques, including; PFS, TFS, centerlines, Transformational analysis, etc.
• Accomplished project manager, able to leverage a strong planning, time management, and people management background to permit team participation in multiple projects
• Experience designing and implementing robust/flexible pilot scale systems, specifically targeting living biological systems (Food production, agriculture, solid fermentation, aquaculture, etc)
• Familiarity with common industrial fungal cultivation techniques a plus
• Experience running small scale experiments following common DOE techniques
• Experience with Quality principles to assist validating practical in-process measurements
• Experience with sanitary design concepts and experience working in clean spaces
• Background in a wide variety of manufacturing processes and techniques, including material handling systems, mixing systems, gravimetric/volumetric filling systems, autoclave/sterilization techniques, robotic handling and assembly workcells, and industrial drying techniques
• Experience with Machine design, prototyping, and testing, including; rapid prototyping techniques, Solidworks, 3D printing, creating and reading technical drawings, GD&T, and FEA
• Comprehensive Analytical & Problem Solving Skills
• Competency with Google workspace products and Microsoft excel

MycoWorks offers world class benefits and compensation programs to support the health, well-being and financial empowerment of our employees. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Vision and Dental plans at no cost to employees
• Equity
• Optional insurance coverage for partners and dependents
• FSA Accounts
• Free Personal Health Advocate
• Generous PTO policy
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays beyond the traditional
• 401(k) program

MycoWorks may contact you via text message regarding your application for this or similar opportunities. You can always text STOP to opt out.

This employment is contingent upon receiving applicable background check results, including drug screening, that meet standards based upon the job duties and business necessity, as well as passing a degree or license verification required for the position.

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