Oilseed Process Engineer - Improve Throughput & Yields

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue AgriBusiness seeks a Crush Oilseeds Process Engineer to optimize oilseed crushing operations and drive continuous improvement across safety, reliability, efficiency, and product quality. You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Finance, and plant leadership to troubleshoot challenges and evaluate capital projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, accountability, and delivering measurable results in a team-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, agricultural engineering, or closely related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in industrial process engineering or a related environment.
• Ability to analyze process data, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements.
• Experience with process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with production reporting or process control systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and optimize oilseed crushing processes to improve throughput and efficiency.
• Analyze production data to identify constraints and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and maintain process operating targets and control strategies.
• Identify opportunities to reduce losses, improve yields, and lower costs.
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support safety, environmental, and compliance activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Eng

Tools

Process control systems

Manufacturing data systems

Job description

Perdue AgriBusiness seeks a Crush Oilseeds Process Engineer to optimize oilseed crushing operations and drive continuous improvement across safety, reliability, efficiency, and product quality. You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Finance, and plant leadership to troubleshoot challenges and evaluate capital projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, accountability, and delivering measurable results in a team-driven