Process Engineer

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

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.