Job Description

Job Description:

• The Process Engineer supports the production of existing and new products.
• This includes optimization, process improvements, supporting innovation (scaling, changes), and is a key knowledge holder of our production processes.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing and owning the mass and energy balance for the processes
• Provide technical proficiency in the processes to collaborate with the Client team and customers to provide new ingredients according to market demands
• Build and maintain technical documentation for process
• Experience with sustainability, especially with energy savings and process optimization.
• Support toll manufacturing activities
• Lead continuous improvement efforts through statistical analysis and Lean concepts including:
• Identify production rate improvement opportunities
• Optimize the production process for existing products with focus on OEE
• Reduction of processing cost through yield improvement and new raw materials sources
• Responsible for maintaining and developing the process control variables and troubleshooting guides as well as tracking performance data and drive improvements in KPI's
• Responsible for periodic training of operations team on process control system and fundamental theory of the process
• Lead and participate in teams to troubleshoot significant processing challenges
• Execution of smaller capex projects
• Support innovation in scale-up and implementation of new products from pilot to commercial scale process and new process technologies
• Responsible for ensuring employees comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and the Food Safety Plan as well as report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
• Participate in the Client safety program including but not limited to attending weekly, monthly, and annual safety training

Requirements:

• Preferred 2+ years of experience in industrial wet processes, yeast extract, and spray-drying processes
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Able to think strategically and globally when faced with complex processes
• Demonstrates strong organizational and project management skills
• Team focused approach to problem-solving

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, bioprocessing/bioproducts, food engineering, or related area

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