Process Engineer

Process Engineer – Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Salary $100,000 - $135,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Paid relocation to the Upper Midwest

Are you a sharp, driven Process Engineer looking for a new challenge in a dynamic, 24/7 manufacturing environment? We are recruiting for this growing company and looking for an experienced Process Engineer to join our team and help us continually optimize and improve our world-class beverage and food processing operations.

We are a leading producer in the food & beverage industry. With a team of approximately dedicated employees, we pride ourselves on efficient, continuous operations facility. This is a chance to make a real impact on our processes and products!

This is a newly created position with minimal travel, offering a fantastic opportunity to own key improvement initiatives. You’ll work with a great team & Engineering Manager. This position is highly visible and there will be opportunities for promotions.

As a Process Engineer, you'll be the technical expert focused on continuous improvement and optimization across our plant. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Process Optimization: Continually improve and optimize plant processes through performance testing, monitoring, and data analysis.

• Technical Support & Troubleshooting: Provide critical technical support to operations, focusing on operational improvement, technology selection, and troubleshooting production issues.

• Capital Projects: Participate in and lead smaller capital projects, performing cost/benefit analyses, developing technical scopes of work, and managing project budgets to ensure on-time and on-budget completion.

• Data-Driven Decisions: Analyze and interpret data to provide actionable recommendations for Senior Management and drive the implementation of plant improvements.

• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all processes adhere to GMPs, SOPs, FDA, USDA, and OSHA regulations, and actively support our safety programs.

• Communication: Lead, advise, and communicate with all levels of the organization.

Minimum requirements for this Process Engineer position:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• At least 3 years of experience in a food, beverage, or pharmaceutical (Rx) facility

• Aseptic operations experience is highly preferred, along with Capital Project/Project Management experience.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD

If you’re ready to put your engineering expertise to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you!

TO APPLY: Email your resume Jeannie@austinallen.com in MS Word or PDF.

* All Interview, relocation, & fee expenses paid by hiring companies. Hiring companies offer excellent compensation packages, benefits, and, where available, generous relocation assistance or packages.

Areas of Specialization...

* Engineering * Six Sigma Black Belts * Accounting * Distribution * Human Resources

* Materials / Purchasing * Quality Engineers & Managers * Manufacturing Management