Job Type
Full-time
Description
Now Hiring: Process Engineer
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Salary Range: 110K - 130K
Position OverviewThe Process Engineer leads process design, validation, and improvement initiatives in an aseptic manufacturing environment. This role develops process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, SOPs, and batch instructions, evaluates equipment and production capability, and supports plant operations, troubleshooting, and cost-reduction projects.
Key Responsibilities- Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and P&IDs for pilot and commercial aseptic food production lines
- Create and manage project plans, schedules, and technical documentation
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
- Write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and batch records
- Lead equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and process validation programs
- Establish operating parameters and acceptable process ranges
- Evaluate manufacturing system capability for new and existing products
- Support new product development and customer product trials
- Troubleshoot processing and production performance issues
- Drive continuous improvement and yield optimization initiatives
- Collaborate with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams
- Identify and implement cost-savings projects, new technologies, and equipment upgrades
- Develop ROI justifications and technical proposals for capital projects
- Assist in training operators and maintenance teams on equipment operation, sanitation, and maintenance
- Support pilot plant operations and scale-up from pilot to commercial production
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in food engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of food processing or food manufacturing experience
- Experience scaling processes from pilot plant to commercial production
- Working knowledge of aseptic processing and sanitary design principles
- Ability to create PFDs and P&IDs using CAD software
- Experience with PLC and HMI automation systems
- Knowledge of equipment sizing and specification for food processing equipment
- Experience writing technical documentation, operating instructions, and project proposals
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
- Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and CAD tools)
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and customers
- Desire to learn and support continuous improvement initiatives
Salary Description
110K - 130K
