Process Engineer

Homechef; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation time

401(k) program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Homechef in Baltimore is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance process efficiency and equipment reliability. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable process improvements.

Ideal candidates should have a STEM degree and experience in food manufacturing or operational excellence. Key responsibilities include analyzing process KPIs, coaching operators, and maintaining operational standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or operational excellence roles.
• Experience improving automated machinery and understanding mechanical systems.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements across the Baltimore location.
• Develop and analyze key process performance indicators (KPIs).
• Coach machine operators and maintain on-floor presence.

Skills

Experience in food manufacturing

Project management skills

Strong analytical skills

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Four-year degree in STEM (Chemical or Mechanical Engineering)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Process Engineer is responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements across the Baltimore location. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to improve process efficiency, equipment reliability and adherence to standard work processes.

Detailed Responsibilities

Process Ownership & Standard Work

• Own improvements to portioning process automation between sprinter and leafy green machinery
• Build improvement plans around shipping accuracy and error reduction on all lines
• Partner with Operations to evaluate drop zone management process within meal bagging and portioning activities
• Own our Home Chef Operating system (HCOS) and drive improvement to each department pillar
• Develop, track and analyze key process performance indicators (KPIs), using data and on‑floor observations to identify variability, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities impacting safety, quality, throughput and yield
• Lead scoping & implementation of process improvements and updates to standard work, ensuring changes are practical, sustainable, and aligned with day‑to‑day operational activities

On the Floor Support & Training

• Maintain regular on‑floor presence to observe process execution and assist with real‑time troubleshooting of automation processes
• Coach machine operators, leads and supervisors on proper process execution and equipment operation, reinforcing adherence to standard work and expected performance standards
• Develop, update and deliver training materials tied to standard work to build operator capability and support sustained process improvements

Cross‑functional Integration

• Serve as a key liaison between plant operations and cross‑functional partners, including maintenance, engineering and corporate CI teams to communicate process needs, issues and improvement opportunities
• Support process trials, new product trials and process or equipment changes

This position requires <10% travel

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Experience in food manufacturing is preferred; strong candidates may have experience in supply chain, plant operations or operational excellence roles
• Experience supporting and improving automated machinery, with a working understanding of mechanical systems, controls interactions and equipment operating parameters; exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to drive results, manage conflict, build alignment and collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams and with external partners; strong project management skills, with experience prioritizing multiple workstreams and facilitating structured problem‑solving among diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills, including experience using Excel to analyze data, build models and clearly communicate insights to partners
• Self‑starter with a strong sense of ownership and a can‑do mindset, focused on finding solutions and enabling progress rather than identifying obstacles; demonstrated willingness to take initiative, adapt to changing priorities and take on work of varying size and complexity; high energy, strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to influence without authority while maintaining flexibility and accountability
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while also diving into the details required to execute and sustain improvements
• Completion of a four‑year degree program in a related field (please describe): STEM degree such as Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and 1‑2 years of experience in operations strongly preferred

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
• 401(k) program
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking or transit expenses

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at [e-mail].

Maryland Pay Range: $90,000 — $100,000 USD