Senior Food Processing Engineer

1 month ago


Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States Procom Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Food Processing Engineer to join our R&D team in Chicago, IL. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative food processing projects, supporting product development and process optimization for a diverse range of food products.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and implementation of processes and technologies for innovation projects from experimental design to scale-up production.
  • Manage moderately complex engineering projects and experiments to support business continuity and improvement initiatives.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and integrate new processes to enhance manufacturing operations.
  • Work closely with internal teams and external partners to identify and resolve processing issues, ensuring production consistency through detailed documentation.
  • Support engineering teams with capital requests and projects related to R&D efforts.
  • Travel up to 40%, collaborating with various teams and facilities to drive cross-functional success.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Food/Agricultural/Biological Engineering.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in food processing, with a focus on manufacturing processes, equipment, materials, and process optimization.
  • Proven track record of successful engineering project execution within the food industry.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions for complex challenges.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in high-performing teams.
  • Basic knowledge of project management principles.
  • Technical certifications such as Better Process Control School or Thermal Processing are a plus.
  • Experience with Acidified/LACF, fermentation, or acetation processing is a plus.
About the Company

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and innovative engineer to join a forward-thinking team in the CPG sector.



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