Oilseed Process Engineer: Drive Throughput & Yields

Perdue Farms; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match

Critical illness

Accident insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue AgriBusiness is seeking a Crush Oilseeds Process Engineer to optimize oilseed crushing operations, improve safety and efficiency, and partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to drive measurable plant improvements. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving and collaborative leadership across functions.

The position offers a competitive base salary, annual bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package consistent with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of industrial process engineering experience.
• Experience with process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with production reporting or process control systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operating parameters, production data, and performance indicators to identify constraints and opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate and optimize oilseed crushing processes to improve throughput, yields, and efficiency.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve reliability and asset performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Food Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Finance, and leadership to drive capital projects and sustain results.
• Provide hands-on technical support during process upsets and equipment issues.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Hands-on troubleshooting

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors) in Chemical/Mechanical/Agricultural

Tools

Process control systems

Manufacturing data systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Perdue AgriBusiness is seeking a Crush Oilseeds Process Engineer to optimize oilseed crushing operations, improve safety and efficiency, and partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to drive measurable plant improvements. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving and collaborative leadership across functions.

The position offers a competitive base salary, annual bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package consistent with industry standards.