Quality and Process Development Engineer

A Little About UsOats Overnight is changing the way people eat breakfast, and since launching in 2016, our high protein spoon-free oatmeal has been enjoyed by over 1,000,000 customers. We are scaling quickly in both direct-to-consumer and retail with the goal of becoming a household brand. We have end-to-end control of all phases of the business, producing and fulfilling the product in-house, which is extremely rare for companies our size. This allows us to create new flavors and products quickly and is a tremendous advantage for our brand
we re able to give customers a behind-the-scenes look at what we do, highlighting our people and process in content. Being vertically integrated also enables us to incorporate customers directly in the development process.A Little About How We Do ThingsStarting with our founder/CEO and extending to multiple teams across all departments, many of us come from non-traditional backgrounds. This is a superpower
we are not stuck in traditional industry patterns, but instead leverage extreme rationality and first principles thinking to solve problems and find new opportunities. This is a special place to work, and our team is what makes it that way; this is whyeveryemployee is also an owner. As such, there is a high level of expectation for all team members. What We re Looking ForDetail-oriented and an expert problem-solver, with critical thinking skills combined with sound scientific principlesCreative thinker who is able to see what others may miss and find solutions to technical challenges.Passionate about continuous improvement and product development.Enjoys coaching and mentoring direct and indirect reports for both technical and professional development.Possess a highly acute sense of taste and smell.Organized, self-starter who can work with minimal supervision in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Results oriented with a high level of personal accountability and responsibility who performs with a strong sense of urgency.Flexible, willing, and quick to learn new processes, new technology, and new ways of thinking.A people person, who is able to quickly build rapport and productive relationships at all levels of the organization.Adept at problem-solving and finding new perspectives, always looking for areas to continuously improve and drive the organization forward.Not afraid to get out into a manufacturing operations environment to work shoulder-to-shoulder with manufacturing teams to resolve problems and challenges.What s The Job?The Quality and Process Development Engineerwill work closely with the formulators,quality, and manufacturing to ensure the success of new product introductions into full-scale manufacturing and provide technical expertise to ensure the manufactured product meets all quality, cost, and efficiency requirements. You will identify ways to improve quality, yields, efficiency and the capability of existing processes, while also leading the scale up and implementation of developmental products/processes. You will be the factory liaison to Corporate R&D providing technical guidance to cross-functional operations teams working to ensure that processes meet stringent organoleptic release testing and operational requirements that are robust, efficient, and scalable.What You ll Be Doing, Stop Scanning and Read This PartCreate and maintain Process Standards/ P&IDs for key manufacturing equipment including powder blenders, powder conveyance systems, pouch fillers and bottle fillers.Author documentation for qualification procedures (IQ, OQ, PQ), SOPs, test protocols, and technical reports.Develop standardized practices, protocols (SOPs) and processes for successful scale-up and manufacturing of products.Manage the commercialization of new products by working with internal and external business units both at the factory and at corporate HQ.Review order of operations, order of ingredient addition, processing times and make improvements as needed in order to insure batch uniformity and product quality.Draft, verify and implement blending and filling instructions for each new product introduction and optimize existing work instructions.Assist QA and Production teams by training others in the proper use of equipment and processes.Investigate and recommend solutions for manufacturing challenges related to processes, ingredients and formulas.Provide process engineering support for manufacturing operations.Represent corporate R&D at factory cross-functional teamsProvide regular status updates to management and project teams.Business Planning: Keeps self-informed of key business operations that impact the team and role; asks questions to ensure sufficient context and knowledge. Is open, curious, and willing to learn new skills. Effectively manages time and priorities.Results Orientation: Delivers on commitments with a dedication to quality and process. Supports team objectives outside the routine responsibilities.Problem Solving: Takes initiative to proactively identify problems; provides suggestions for improvements within the scope of the role.Other duties as assignedWhat You ve Done and Who You AreB.Sc, in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Food Science (or related degree) or relevant experience equivalent.Minimum 8 years' experienceRelevant experience with powder blending equipment, RTM powder formulas, sensory science, powder blending equipment, pouch and bottle filling, powder handling and analysis, DOE, SPC, Kaizen concepts and Lean manufacturing.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to accurately document work performed.Highly proficient in statistical data collection and analysis, SPC, DOE and reporting results with actionable recommendations.Ability to manage multiple projects, direct reports, and indirect reports simultaneously in an efficient, timely and precise manner.Able to organize and prioritize tasks and projects, detail oriented and self-motivated.Be able to collaborate and build rapport at all levels within the organization from sr. leadership to front-line factory staff.Experience and desire to support a culture built on collaboration, sharing of ideas and celebration of successes as well as drive for positive outcomes with cross-functional teams.Travel: Up to 25% (Up to 50% during 1st 4 months)Why You Might Like Working HereThis is going to be fun.Casual, friendly culture. We re serious about what we do but we don t take ourselves too seriously.We are a fast-growing company, and you will have stock options.High growth potential with opportunities to expandFree oatmeal. It s very good.Why You Might Not Like Working HereIt s not a cushy job, the bar is highWe are growing quickly and have a fast-paced work environment.Physical DemandsProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerYou must be able to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standardsYou must be able to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standardsThe PerksFull Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision and LifeMonday - Friday ScheduleWeekly PayStock options, every employee is an ownerFree, delicious oatmealAnd last but never least .We value people who roll up their sleeves and support their fellow team members. We embrace diversity and encourage equal opportunity every chance we get, and we look forward to learning from people whose backgrounds, skills, and perspectives challenge and enrich our own.Oats Overnight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Oats Overnight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.