Leprino · 2 hours ago
Senior Process Engineer (Capital Projects)
Denver Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$122K/yr - $140K/yr
8+ years expLeprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. They are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to own large, high-complexity capital projects and lead process design decisions across their cheese and nutrition manufacturing network.
Food and Beverage
Hiring Manager
BreeAnne Glasmann
Responsibilities
Own and deliver large, cross-functional capital projects, typically ranging from $15M up to $50M, from early design through start-up
Lead process design for both cheese and nutrition manufacturing systems, ensuring designs are scalable, operable, and grounded in plant reality
Partner with equipment manufacturers and engineering firms to co-design and co-develop systems, including proprietary solutions where required
Serve as the technical authority on assigned projects, balancing cost, schedule, operability, safety, and long-term performance
Translate business needs into process concepts, layouts, mass balances, P&IDs, and commissioning strategies
Support installation, commissioning, and start-up activities with intentional, planned site presence
Collaborate closely with Operations Support, Quality, Maintenance, and Plant Engineering to ensure designs integrate cleanly into existing operations
Contribute to the development and evolution of Leprino’s process and construction standards
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or closely related discipline)
8+ years of experience in food or dairy manufacturing, process engineering, and capital project execution
Demonstrated ownership of large, complex capital projects, including responsibility for scope, budget, schedule, and technical outcomes
Strong process engineering fundamentals, including mass balance development, thermal and fluid systems, CIP design, and hygienic system layout
Experience developing and reviewing P&IDs, equipment specifications, layouts, and commissioning plans
The ability to work confidently with equipment suppliers and contractors as a technical peer
Willingness to travel up to 70% in support of project execution, with travel planned in advance and typically occurring in short, mid-week blocks
Preferred
Experience across both cheese and nutrition processes, or the technical range to operate effectively in both
Background working with OEMs such as GEA, Tetra Pak, Alfa Laval, SPX, or similar food processing partners
Familiarity with dairy and food manufacturing standards, including USDA Dairy and 3-A Sanitary Design
Experience supporting commissioning and start-up of new or expanded processing lines
Comfort operating in environments where design decisions carry material operational and financial impact
Benefits
Life, medical/dental/vision coverage
Voluntary benefits
Employee assistance programs
Wellness incentives
Tuition assistance
Vacation
Ten paid holidays
Sick time
Paid parental leave
Annual merit increases
LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan
Company
Leprino
Leprino Foods Company’s history dates back over 70 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lance FitzSimmons
Executive Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer
Francine Plavnick
Administrative Assistant Office of the VP and CIO
Recent News
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