PROCESS ENGINEER

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the Food and Beverage Process Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, development, and optimization of Food and Beverage equipment and systems that are critical to our customers' manufacturing processes. This includes conceptualizing and designing new products and processes, testing product designs, communicating concepts and ideas to the customers, and developing acceptance testing. The successful Food and Beverage Engineer will be innovative, creative, and analytical.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) on Food and Beverage-based systems and processes, including ingredient transfer using Pneumatic and mechanical Conveying, Mixing and blending, and skid-based liquid process systems.
• Lead the design, specification, and development of conveying systems, mixing and blending systems, liquid process skidded systems, and related components.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineering talent across the organization.
• Conceptualizes product ideas directly with customers by using sound design principles with a focus on design for manufacturability.
• Plays an active role in supporting sales, estimating, and customer discussions to assist in the development of project proposals that capture project timelines, project scope, and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to process control systems, food safety regulations, process flow, and system performance.
• Delivers product specifications, calculations, recommendations, and procedures to the project team for production purposes.
• Creates and maintains engineering documentation, process specifications, and validation protocols.
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and project managers.
• Maintain a positive attitude and promote a "team" approach throughout the organization.
• Ensure that a favorable Company image is presented to customers and that all customer relationships are based on honesty and integrity.
• Up to 20% travel may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Food Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in food and beverage systems engineering, preferably within a manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Experience in food and beverage manufacturing or process engineering is required.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations, such as FDA, USDA, or HACCP.
• Familiarity with process control systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Good working knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality control protocols.
• Knowledge of materials compatibility in food and beverage environments.
• Understanding of food plant design and layout.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling software and report writing programs.
• Excellent communication and technical writing abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.