Ajinomoto Foods North America

Process Engineer II

Ajinomoto Foods North America$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred.
  • 3-10 years of process engineering experience or 7-10 years in manufacturing with process improvement.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Successful history of leading improvement initiatives.
  • In-depth knowledge of reliability, process control, and root-cause analysis.
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance and quality control standards.
  • Expertise in food production processing and packaging equipment, along with utilities.
  • Project management skills with attention to detail and multitasking capability.

Responsibilities

  • Own and optimize production line performance metrics: uptime, waste, throughput, and quality.
  • Lead Daily Management System (DMS) routines and teach their effective use to others.
  • Enhance standards, centerlines, and process control strategies continually.
  • Conduct process capability studies and implement associated control plans.
  • Drive chronic loss elimination efforts utilizing TPM tools across relevant pillars.
  • Oversee improvement projects from ideation through execution phases.
  • Collaborate with maintenance to bolster equipment reliability and minimize unexpected downtimes.
  • Utilize data analytics to discover trends and implement systemic enhancements.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Supportive team environment with coaching and mentorship.
  • Focus on safety and compliance with strong adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Access to advanced tools and processes in a high-performance organization.
  • Engagement in leading-edge projects, including technology integration.
Full Job Description
Overview

Process Engineer II is the technical owner of a production system, responsible for delivering year-over-year improvements
in OEE, safety, quality, reliability, and cost. This role leads loss elimination initiatives, coaches operators and technicians,
and drives TPM pillar activities to build a high-performance organization.

Process Engineer II provides technical leadership in resolving complex operational and equipment-related performance
challenges to improve cost competitiveness and manufacturing reliability.

Responsibilities
• Own the performance of a production line or system, including uptime, waste, throughput, and quality
• Lead Daily Management System (DMS) routines and coach others in effective use
• Maintain and improve standards, centerlines, and process control strategies
• Lead process capability studies and implement control plan
• Lead chronic loss elimination using TPM tools (AM, PM, FI, QA, E&T pillars)
• Manage improvement projects from concept through execution
• Partner with maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
• Use data analytics to identify trends and drive systemic improvements
• Train and certify operators on new standards, troubleshooting, and centerline management
• Coach Process Engineer I and technicians in problem solving and TPM methodology
• Lead Autonomous Maintenance Step progression for your system
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and new technology integration
• Lead safety risk assessments, MOCs, and incident investigations
• Own quality systems for your area, including audits, corrective actions, and process controls
• Analyze utilities performance (refrigeration, compressed air, water, steam, electrical systems) and identify
opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Support initiatives that lower energy intensity and resource consumption per unit produced.
• Act as the process performance lead, driving structured resolution of complex operational and equipment-related
performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and corporate standards

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred.
• 3-10 years of experience as a process engineer or in a related field or 7-10 years of hands-on manufacturing
experience implementing process improvement projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated success leading improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of reliability, process control, and root-cause problem solving.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards and quality control procedures.
• Must have advanced working knowledge in food production processing, packaging equipment, utilities.
• Must have project management skills, be detailed oriented, and be able to prioritize and manage multiple
simultaneous projects.
• Must have sound planning and organization skills.
• Knowledge of standard MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)
• Experience with TPM - EAM, PM & AM is preferred.

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About Ajinomoto Foods North America

Ajinomoto Foods North America is a subsidiary of Ajinomoto Co., Inc., a global manufacturer of high-quality seasonings, processed foods, beverages, amino acids, pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. Ajinomoto Foods North America produces frozen foods and appetizers for consumers and foodservice customers throughout the United States and Canada. The company's products include Asian-style entrees, potstickers, egg rolls, and other appetizers. Ajinomoto Foods North America is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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