Senior Process Engineer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering required
• 10+ years of relevant experience in process engineering environment, preferably biorefining, food or chemical manufacturing
• Detailed understanding of common industrial manufacturing equipment and their applications
• Proven experience applying engineering practices toward feasible solutions
• Comfortable with continuous improvement strategies and experience working in that environment
• Excellent verbal/written, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications, AI tools (Copilot), and SAP
• Deep understanding of food safety standards and good manufacturing practices (GMP)
• Experience managing small capital projects
• Working knowledge of process safety strategies including process hazard analyses (PHAs), mechanical integrity (MI), and management of change (MOC)

Job Functions

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for the lactic acid and derivatives processes
• Leverage engineering background to provide solutions to unique manufacturing problems or improvement opportunities
• Identify areas for process improvement as it relates to production, revenue, reliability, and sustainability
• Aid in reliability engineer on key equipment maintenance activities and standard operating conditions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site
• Aid in root cause analyses
• Lead process safety measures to ensure adherence to global policies
• Lead front-end loading efforts for new project development
• Execute QESH standards per defined roles and responsibilities to ensure personal and product safety and quality
• Aid in new product development

Physical Demands

• Mainly in the General Office Environment and Plant Operations Areas where PPE is required
• Perform lifting materials up to 50 lbs (rarely)
• Walking, standing, taking stairs (frequently)
• Bending, stooping, kneeling/squatting (occasionally)
• Reach outward, reach overhead (occasionally)
• Sitting (frequently)
• Ability to handle warm temperatures when in processing areas (occasionally)

About Corbion

The Corbion facility in Blair, Nebraska is expanding its engineering team to include a Senior Process Engineer. This role reports to the Engineering & Technology Manager and involves engineering efforts in both the lactic acid and lactates plants, continuous improvement campaigns, and process safety initiatives.

Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company dedicated to preserving food and food production, health, and the planet. They specialize in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients. Leveraging their advanced capabilities in fermentation and preservation technology, they help customers differentiate their products in diverse markets ranging from food and animal nutrition to home & personal care, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and bioplastics.

In 2024, Corbion generated annual sales of € 1,332.0 million with a workforce of 2,399 FTEs. They are listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information, visit www.corbion.com.

Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization, or any other non-merit factors.

Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.