Aseptic Process Engineer: Dairy, UHT & CAPA Leader

System One; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking an experienced engineer to lead aseptic process design, installation, and optimization across dairy processing lines. You will drive root-cause problem solving, CAPA activities, and CAPEX justification for capital investments in a regulated food manufacturing setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Process/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering and 5–7 years of GMP-regulated experience, with strong data analysis, teamwork, and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Process, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–7 years of engineering experience in aseptic processing or a related regulated environment (GMP, FDA, ISO, OSHA, USDA).
• Proficient in structured problem-solving methods.
• Skilled in data analysis and loss deployment.
• Able to troubleshoot mechanical, process, and automation issues.
• Strong teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of control systems: Allen Bradley, Siemens, and B&R.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, install, commission, maintain, and improve low-acid aseptic process and equipment.
• Provide process and engineering support across dairy receiving, batching, pasteurization, aseptic filling, and packaging.
• Identify root causes of manufacturing failures using structured problem-solving methods and apply fixes.
• Support CAPA initiatives for regulatory compliance to USDA and FDA standards.
• Improve equipment data collection, utilization, efficiency, and obsolescence management.
• Develop and review SOPs, batch records, validation protocols, and change control documents.
• Perform on-site troubleshooting during process scale-up and implementation.
• Monitor and maintain utility systems (e.g., RO water) for optimal performance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards; support process investigations and change controls.
• Create equipment/process specifications, drawings, and software as needed.
• Develop project justifications and proposals for capital investments.
• Provide technical training to department employees and others involved.
• Monitor production and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Data analysis

Teamwork & leadership

Troubleshoot mechanical/process

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Process Engineering

Chemical or Mechanical engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens

B&R

HMIs

Job description

System One is seeking an experienced engineer to lead aseptic process design, installation, and optimization across dairy processing lines. You will drive root-cause problem solving, CAPA activities, and CAPEX justification for capital investments in a regulated food manufacturing setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Process/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering and 5–7 years of GMP-regulated experience, with strong data analysis, teamwork, and leadership capabilities.