Process Engineer

Our client is seeking a Process Engineer to join their growing team! If you have experience supporting multi-site initiatives and implementing process improvements this role might be the one for you!

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Process Engineering (or related field)

3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role

Experience with process optimization, equipment validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and technical transfers.

Familiarity with process control systems and manufacturing environments

Proficiency in CAD

Responsibilities:

Recommend and implement process improvements for efficiency, cost reduction, and energy savings

Troubleshoot equipment and process issues in collaboration with plant teams

Support trials and new product development with R&D and plant personnel

Lead or contribute to capital and expansion projects across global sites

Write/revise SOPs and support batch record preparation, as needed.

Conduct ROI evaluations and submit project proposals including preparation and submission of capital expenditure requests for approval

Coordinate with QA for process and cleaning validations (IQ/OQ/PQ)

Oversee contractors and negotiate engineering service agreements

Collaborate with the Safety Team to maintain high safety standards during changes

Promote understanding of food/chemical processing and engineering best practices

Identify opportunities for automation, streamlining, and training

Develop and implement productivity metrics at key process points

Strong foundation in chemical engineering or food processing, particularly in unit operations (e.g., heating, evaporation, centrifugation, drying, fluid transport)

Knowledge of equipment selection and evaluation for food, nutraceutical/pharma, or chemical industries

Hands-on understanding of plant operations; able to work extended hours when necessary