Jr. R&D Process Engineer

About the role

The Jr. R&D Process Engineer plays a crucial role in optimizing manufacturing processes for Actus Nutrition's high-quality ingredients, focusing on both human and animal nutrition sectors.

Responsibilities

• Aid in trial support at manufacturing facilities by obtaining samples, collecting data, and drafting report findings
• Support the optimization of specialty protein manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with company strategy, regulatory requirements, and customer quality expectations
• Plan, design, and execute process improvement initiatives focused on quality compliance, operational efficiency, and cost reduction
• Monitor critical process parameters, analyze performance data, troubleshoot process variability, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Develop, improve, and standardize process documentation, including SOPs and best practice guidelines, to support operational consistency and regulatory compliance
• Partner with production, quality, R&D, and engineering teams to design and implement sustainable process improvements
• Analyze and report on process performance metrics such as yield, efficiency, throughput, and quality trends; communicate findings and recommendations to leadership
• Stay current on emerging processing technologies and industry best practices, recommending and supporting the adoption of new technologies where appropriate
• Provide R&D project support, perform special projects, and other responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, food science, dairy processing, or related field
• 2-3 years of experience in dairy or food processing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and troubleshoot process issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience with regulatory compliance and quality control standards

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Whey Protein Manufacturing Operations

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative team player
• Regulatory compliance and quality control experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Healthy 401(k) company match program

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 USD based on experience.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Company Match Program

Actus Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.