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Sr. Process Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller · Oak Brook, IL · $120,000–$160,000 a year · Full time

Posted Jul 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a project where you worked directly with a client to define their requirements.

What they are checking: Whether they can lead client conversations and turn vague needs into clear design criteria.

How do you coordinate process design with mechanical, electrical and architectural teams?

What they are checking: Whether they work well in an integrated firm where disciplines depend on each other.

Tell me about a startup or commissioning you supported. What problems came up?

What they are checking: Whether they have seen designs through to operation and learned from real-world issues.

What would you do

A client's capacity target doesn't match their budget. How do you handle that?

What they are checking: Whether they present clear options and trade-offs so the client can make an informed choice.

How do you review junior engineers' work to keep quality high?

What they are checking: Whether they mentor through careful review and help others grow.

How do you keep a project on schedule when equipment vendors are slow to provide data?

What they are checking: Whether they manage vendors proactively and plan around missing information.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd lay out a new process line for a food and beverage client.

What they are checking: Whether they can turn production goals into equipment selection, flow and layout decisions.

How do you develop and use process flow diagrams and P&IDs on a project?

What they are checking: Whether they are skilled with the core documents that guide process design and construction.

What sanitary design principles do you apply in food or life sciences facilities?

What they are checking: Whether they understand hygienic design, cleanability and how it affects equipment and piping.

How do you size and select equipment like pumps, tanks or heat exchangers?

What they are checking: Whether they have solid engineering fundamentals behind equipment decisions.

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The full job description

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About Us: BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Job Description: Who You’ll Work With You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment. When you join Design Group as a Sr. Process Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy. What You’ll Do You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals. • Responsible for the design and implementation of integrated process related projects including design, process equipment selection and installation specifications, vendor and contractor management, process electrical / control and instrumentation design integration as well as construction management and start-up support. • Responsible for managing all aspects of integrated design build process related projects in the range of $2MM to $10MM. • Accountable for all aspects of client development and project execution including: proposal development and presentations, project team leadership, project budgets and forecasting, vendor/contractor management, equipment procurement, schedule management, project engineering, and site management/installation support. • Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team What You’ll Bring • Minimum 7 years of industrial project engineering experience involving process and related automation applications. • Experience in the food, dairy, beverage/brewery, or personal care industries is highly preferred • Working knowledge of process flow diagrams, piping & instrument diagrams, mass & heat balances, basic piping system design, pump sizing, material handling methods, equipment, functional & installation specifications, as well as process instrumentation & control principles. • A practical understanding of sanitary design and construction methods and knowledge of process electrical / control and instrumentation design integration is preferred. • Strong analytical skills, basic understanding of project management fundamentals as well as strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, & AutoCAD). • Candidates need to possess effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. This position requires an individual who is a self-starter and can work with minimal supervision. • Willing and able to travel as necessary for project requirements to include but not be limited to: project installation and start-up activities, client meetings, company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, or conventions, etc. • BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is preferred but consideration will be given to other engineering degrees based on actual experience Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Sr. Process Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader. Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Sr. Process Engineer but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant. The approximate pay range for this position is $120K - $160K. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. #LI-JF1 At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​ Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments. Company: Design Group

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