Onsite Food Process Engineer: Optimize Quality & Throughput

The J.M. Smucker Company; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The J. M. Smucker Co. in Longmont, CO is hiring a Process Engineer to design, implement, and optimize production processes for efficiency, waste reduction, throughput, and product quality. This onsite role requires collaboration across departments and leadership of multiple projects.

The position emphasizes cost savings, safety, and continuous improvement in a food manufacturing setting, with flexibility for occasional after-hours coverage to support operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Engineering preferred; Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial preferred.
• Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting required.
• Manufacturing experience required, preferably in food.

Responsibilities

• Identify and advance cost savings and process improvement opportunities.
• Drive out defects in the process and enhance safety, quality and productivity.
• Provide technical leadership within cross functional teams to deliver initiatives.
• Evaluate ingredients and optimize formulas for quality, performance and profitability.
• Own equipment area and ensure equipment availability and results.
• Develop and improve process documentation and share best practices.

Skills

Process improvement

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Job description

The J. M. Smucker Co. in Longmont, CO is hiring a Process Engineer to design, implement, and optimize production processes for efficiency, waste reduction, throughput, and product quality. This onsite role requires collaboration across departments and leadership of multiple projects.

The position emphasizes cost savings, safety, and continuous improvement in a food manufacturing setting, with flexibility for occasional after-hours coverage to support operations.