Senior Manufacturing Technologist

1 day ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States DSJ Global Full time

We are a food manufacturer with a mission to make high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place.

About Us

Our company is driven by a purpose to make good food for all. We manufacture yogurt, oat milk, and creamers, and following the acquisition of a leading coffee roaster, we began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.

$120,000 - $160,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Job Description
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as a processing subject matter expert with the team in support of project management, automation, and performance optimization groups.
  • Define and develop all aspects of dairy and non-dairy processing equipment used in manufacturing of Greek yogurt and non-dairy products.
  • Update and modify various drawings, including P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams.
  • Participate in all phases of a project from initial team meetings through pre-award support, proposal generation, installation, commissioning, and start-up as assigned by the Project Manager.
  • Specify processing equipment that meets project expectations within the time and budget constraints of the approved project.
  • Provide guidance and expertise to plant operations, project managers, and other functions as necessary in the development of packaging-related projects.
  • Support the R&D Innovation team, corporate Quality, and Sales & Marketing in the development of processing systems and solutions for customers and consumers.
  • Interact with operations, marketing, quality, sales, and multiple equipment suppliers.
  • May be assigned as project manager on specific projects as needed.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering preferred, other engineering degrees considered.
  • 8-10 years of experience in a similar process engineering role.
  • Experience in processing equipment and materials as related to the food and beverage industry.
  • Working knowledge of project life cycle deliverables, contract & schedule.
  • Knowledge in sizing pumps, piping, and other general dairy processing equipment.
  • May be required to work in a site environment in the presence of heavy equipment, smoke, dust, and noise.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Project, SEEQ, CAPE or TOPS, and AutoCAD.
  • Pro-activity, personal drive, decisiveness, commercial/business acumen, communication skills, excellent teamwork skills, organizational competency, and the ability to prioritize.
  • Preferred experience in dairy processing processes, including pasteurization, separation, etc.


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