Hybrid Process Development Engineer - Food Tech

Manpower; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower is seeking a Process Development Engineer for a temporary assignment in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on leading process development, optimization, and manufacturing innovation across multiple product categories, with collaboration across R&D, Quality, Packaging, and Operations teams.

The position requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 5+ years of related experience, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in process development, process engineering, manufacturing, or applied engineering environments.
• Experience with process optimization, product development, or experimental design.
• Experience with manufacturing facilities, production equipment, pilot plants, or large-scale processing systems.
• Strong knowledge of engineering problem-solving methodologies and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to independently manage technical projects and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical presentations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support process engineering initiatives focused on product innovation, renovation, and cost savings.
• Design, evaluate, optimize, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes and processing equipment.
• Develop and execute process development plans for new products and manufacturing technologies.
• Conduct laboratory, pilot plant, and production-scale trials to validate process improvements and innovations.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Packaging, and Operations teams to implement process solutions.
• Apply engineering principles to improve process performance, efficiency, product quality, and reliability.
• Research and evaluate new technologies, equipment, and manufacturing systems to support business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise throughout project execution and scale-up activities.

Skills

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Manpower is seeking a Process Development Engineer for a temporary assignment in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on leading process development, optimization, and manufacturing innovation across multiple product categories, with collaboration across R&D, Quality, Packaging, and Operations teams.

The position requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 5+ years of related experience, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.