Food Manufacturing Process Engineer

Schweid & Sons; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off: PTO, Holidays

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

On-site in College Park, GA

Refrigerated facility environment

Job summary

Schweid & Sons, a family-owned premium ground beef company, seeks an Industrial/Process Engineer with 2–4 years in food manufacturing to optimize processes, improve throughput, reduce waste, and ensure food safety compliance. This role reports to the Director of Engineering.

You will partner with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to drive data-driven improvements, install new equipment, and monitor production metrics to boost efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in food manufacturing or CPG industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, manufacturing or mechanical engineering.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of GMPs and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and document current processes to improve efficiency, productivity, safety, and cost.
• Develop production metrics like throughput and staffing levels.
• Design and implement process improvements to increase yield and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to troubleshoot bottlenecks.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Process optimization

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical)

Tools

CAD

Excel

Statistical tools

Job description

Schweid & Sons, a family-owned premium ground beef company, seeks an Industrial/Process Engineer with 2–4 years in food manufacturing to optimize processes, improve throughput, reduce waste, and ensure food safety compliance. This role reports to the Director of Engineering.

You will partner with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to drive data-driven improvements, install new equipment, and monitor production metrics to boost efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards.