Process Development Engineer

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Process Development Engineer for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Columbus, OH. Details for the position are as follows:

Pay: $37-$39/hr (depending on experience)

8-month contract assignment

Job Description:

This position applies a combination of Process Engineering, Laboratory and Food Science expertise using small scale ingredient / product characterization techniques and a “hands on” approach to support New Product Development, Ingredient Qualification/Surveillance and Plant Root Cause Analysis needs.

The primary function is to design and perform routine Design of Experiments for small scale process characterization and associated testing to support the Process Innovation Characterization Wet Facility objectives.

Design, execute and report outcomes from very small-scale process, ingredient and full product characterization tests working with cross-functional technical partners.

Operate and clean small pilot scale equipment, UHT, fill hood, evaporator.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in engineering, food science, or closely related field is required.

2 years of experience is preferred.

Must have mechanical understanding to operate and troubleshoot pilot scale equipment.

Background in / knowledge of functional ingredient manufacturing processes (e.g. proteins, emulsifiers) and food science is preferred.

Manufacturing Plant, Laboratory and/or R&D Pilot Plant / Scalability Experience a plus.

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