Confidential · 19 hours ago
Director of Process Engineering
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expConfidential company is seeking a Director of Process Engineering to lead operations and ensure profitable outcomes in chemical and oil & gas processes. The role involves managing technology transfer, contract manufacturing, and driving execution strategies for facility expansions while working closely with executive leadership.
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Responsibilities
Lead the ‘Bench-to-Plant’ Interface: Manage the technical hand-off from internal development to external partners, ensuring processes are robust, documented, and ready for commercial-scale production
Scale-Up Oversight: Steward production, quality, and throughput during the critical transition from pilot to commercial runs, troubleshooting as necessary
Process Integrity: Ensure high standards for quality and yield is maintained when processes leave our internal control and enter our partner network
Manage all aspects of technology transfer from R&D to contract manufacturing partners, driving tonnage-scale, on-spec production
Planning for Velocity: properly scope and strategically plan timelines to maintain a venture backed pace for scale-up
Commercial Negotiation: Lead the negotiation of Master Service Agreements (MSAs), tolling fees, and other manufacturing contracts. You are responsible for structuring deals that align incentives and protect our interests
Partner Management: Serve as the single point of accountability for CM relationships. Set, track, and enforce KPIs for quality, OTIF delivery, and yield
COGs Ownership: Own the external production cost model and rigorously define cost drivers and partner with the finance team to forecast scenarios and define and refine unit economics
Project Delivery Strategy: Select and manage the appropriate project delivery model (e.g. Design-Bid-Build vs EPCM) and lead the selection of EPC vendors
Front-End Definition: Provide rigorous oversight of FEL/FEED stages to lock in scope before capital commitment
Owner’s Representative: Act as primary “Owner’s Rep” for all capital projects, holding external firms accountable for schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance, serving as decision maker of change orders
Own the Build: Oversee the physical execution of facility upgrades or new builds, ensuring a seamless handover to operations
Provide technical input into the strategy of where and how to manufacture product to support business growth
EHS Compliance: Audit and enforce safety standards at CM and any external sites where we are operating
Supply Chain Risk: Identify point of failure in our external network and develop contingency plans for capacity and logistics
Quality: Own and maintain Ravel’s quality management framework, including oversight of SOPs, documentation, and continuous improvement across internal operations and external partner
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry or a closely related discipline, or equivalent experience gained through progressive responsibility in manufacturing operations
10+ years' experience in chemical/process manufacturing, technology transfer, and/or contract manufacturing at pilot or commercial scale
Capital Projects Fluency: Demonstrated experience acting as the 'Owner' on a capital project ($20M+). You understand the difference between FEL 1/2/3 and know how to control TIC
Commercial Acumen: Strong experience negotiating tolling agreements, joint development agreements, and construction contracts. You know how to structure a deal to protect IP and cash risk
Technical Authority: Ability to read PFDs/P&IDs and challenge engineering partners on design
Willingness to Travel: This role requires being present where the work is, at CMs and construction sites (approx 30-50% travel)
Preferred
PhD or MBA is a strong plus
Company
Confidential
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Silicon Valley, California US, US
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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