The Process Engineer is responsible for leading the design and implementation of solutions that meet the needs of our diverse food and beverage manufacturing operations. This role requires a deep understanding of food processing technologies, the design and delivery of production systems for food and beverage manufacturing facilities, with an emphasis on raw material storage, processing, thermal processing, mixing & blending, filling, and food safety compliance, as well as a commitment to sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
Requirements
- Design processes to achieve project goals
- Define processing steps required to make food or beverage products, handle waste or byproducts, and cleaning systems.
- Calculate equipment rates, create optimal food plant layouts, and prepare block and/or process flow diagrams to ensure all flows are understood and included in the design.
- Engineer process equipment & systems
- Perform process calculations, size and select equipment & components; ensure designs comply with relevant codes, standards, & sanitary practices.
- Develop P&ID’s, equipment specifications, installation specifications, equipment lists, controls narratives for coordination, and coordinate 3D modeling with design.
- Coordinate with 3rd parties for equipment engineered by others, with internal or external project team members for integration of the process into plant infrastructure.
- Support procurement of equipment & installation packages
- Assist in identifying suppliers & subcontractors, perform technical writing aspects in bid packages for scope definition, compile technical engineering documents for bid packages.
- Participate in bid-scope reviews, assist in analyzing proposals, lead design reviews of drawings & models, attend coordination meetings, review submittals, participate in factory acceptance testing.
- Support installation of process equipment
- Review installation submittals and participate in subcontractor coordination meetings.
- Travel to site for technical assistance, coordinate directly with Stellar field staff and subcontractors, identify and resolve issues that arise, review installations for correctness, and revise drawings for as-built conditions.
- Startup & commissioning of process equipment
- Assist in preparing comprehensive documentation of commissioning processes, test results, and system performance.
- Assist in process system testing and commissioning activities, including functional testing, performance testing, and safety testing.
- Coordinate with clients and stakeholders for system handover, providing necessary documentation and training for operational staff.
- Maintain current knowledge of food manufacturing trends, regulatory requirements, and food industry-specific considerations.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Paid Time Off – accrue 15 days (120 hours) within first year of service
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) – company match with immediate vesting
