Sr Process Engineer

About the role

Reckitt is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer who can bring innovation and skill to our Zeeland, MI manufacturing site. In this role, you will contribute to the team’s exciting journey through the development of new products and improvement of processes for some of the most trusted infant formula brands. Your expertise will be the driving force behind flawless production and the seamless launch of new items that will impact lives globally. Be a part of a vibrant technical services team, driving change and delivering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of new innovation and existing product processes at the manufacturing sites. Oversee contract manufacturers’ operations as needed.
• Partners with the Operations, R&D, and Quality groups to ensure products are manufactured right the first time, from initial product qualification through on-going formula optimization.
• Provide critical support to manufacturing site by leveraging knowledge of unit operations and engineering principles to effectively troubleshoot processing and equipment issues.
• Continuously assess and implement measures to enhance technical capabilities, productivity, and manufacturing excellence.
• Applies the understanding of food and personal safety, sustainability, and regulatory requirements to process design, new and existing product development.
• Effectively communicates technical topics to key stakeholders, management, and team members to influence decisions.

Experience we're looking for

• Candidate must have a BS degree (Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology or any related field) along with 5 years hands-on experience in food processing desired. Or, BA with minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in food processing engineering in lieu of a B.S. in Engineering.
• Experience in CIP, Liquid Milk Processing, Spray Drying, Blending, Powder Transport, and Packaging knowledge desired.
• Knowledge of nutritional products, food chemistry, analytical sampling and testing, and product formulation strongly desired.
• Understanding of regulatory and GMP requirements for manufacturing of infant formulas is desired.
• Some travel, including internationally, may be required.

The skills for success

• Passion for product excellence.
• BS degree (Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology or any related field) or BA with minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in food processing engineering.
• Experience in CIP, Liquid Milk Processing, Spray Drying, Blending, Powder Transport, and Packaging.
• Knowledge of nutritional products, food chemistry, analytical sampling and testing, and product formulation.
• Understanding of regulatory and GMP requirements for manufacturing of infant formulas.
• Ability to communicate technical topics effectively.

The experience we're looking for

• BS degree (Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology or any related field) or BA with minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in food processing engineering.
• Experience in CIP, Liquid Milk Processing, Spray Drying, Blending, Powder Transport, and Packaging.
• Knowledge of nutritional products, food chemistry, analytical sampling and testing, and product formulation.
• Understanding of regulatory and GMP requirements for manufacturing of infant formulas.
• Ability to communicate technical topics effectively.

What we offer

• Inclusion at the heart of everything we do, supported by four global Employee Resource Groups.
• Investment in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally.
• A range of other benefits in line with the local market.
• Global share plans offering the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes.
• Short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate, and reward outstanding results.

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Nearest Major Market

Grand Rapids