Pet Nutrition Process Innovator & Scale-Up Engineer

Post Holdings, Inc.; Lakeville, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Post Consumer Brands in Lakeville, MN, is seeking a Process Development Engineer – Pet R&D to join our Research & Development team. You will drive process innovation from concept through commercialization, developing and implementing manufacturing technologies for breakthrough pet food and treat products.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market, improve processes, deliver cost savings, and support the growth of our Pet portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Research & Development, Process Development, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical roles.
• Experience supporting product commercialization and scale-up activities preferred.
• Experience in pet food processing and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of extrusion technology and/or retorted food processing.
• Experience working in food, pet food, consumer packaged goods, or related manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development, scale-up, and commercialization of Innovation, Renovation, and Value Engineering initiatives.
• Develop, optimize, and implement proprietary process technologies and equipment that support Post's innovation roadmap.
• Drive process development activities from concept through commercialization for new pet food and snack products.
• Ensure all process solutions meet quality, cost, capacity, product development, and marketing requirements.
• Lead commissioning activities and support Operations in the qualification and startup of new products, equipment, and process technologies.
• Identify and implement improvements to existing manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical documentation.
• Partner with manufacturing facilities, co-manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and service providers to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical abilities

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Innovation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Chemical Engineering preferred

Job description

Post Consumer Brands in Lakeville, MN, is seeking a Process Development Engineer – Pet R&D to join our Research & Development team. You will drive process innovation from concept through commercialization, developing and implementing manufacturing technologies for breakthrough pet food and treat products.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market, improve processes, deliver cost savings, and support the growth of our Pet portfolio.