Process Engineer develops and optimizes continuous production and manufacturing processes to achieve the output, quality, and cost goals of the organization. Collects production data and applies standard scientific and statistical methods to analyze, document, and diagram production processes. Being a Process Engineer identifies process bottlenecks and devises solutions to resolve. Recommends changes or upgrades to equipment, work methods, or other aspects of the process to improve efficiency and utilization of resources including labor, energy and raw materials. Additionally, Process Engineer requires a bachelor's degree of engineering. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Process Engineer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Process Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Working within a Contract Manufacturing team environment, reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Process Engineer is responsible for the following:
· Quality Control Standards are met.
· Change Control Procedures.
· Customer specifications are met.
· All Critical Control Points are achieved.
· Development of test protocols and reports.
· Development of SOP's, Process Flow Charts, Transformational Flow Sheets, Equipment Footprints and design of Data Capture Charts.
· Policies, Practices, and Procedures.
· Equipment design and implementation.
· Current equipment layout.
· Upgrades and enhancements to current equipment.
· Collaborate to develop potential for new products and to estimate production rates, equipment setup and startup times, manpower needs, ingredient tracking and documentation design.
· New practices and procedures.
· Equipment installation and startups.
· Site Improvement Projects.
Requirements
Requirements
3 years’ experience (internships are valid)
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
Demonstrated ability to:
· Follow and adapt product development principles.
· Analyze and troubleshoot.
· Understand broad engineering principles.
· Communicate effectively – both written and verbal.
· Utilize Microsoft Office products.
· Manage small (capex) projects.
· Develop Project ROI Timelines.
Ideal candidate would be familiar with:
· Food Processing General Best Practices
· Clean Design
· Continuous Improvement Methodology
· Extrusion systems and drying, Packaging systems, and/or Spray Dryer