Process Engineer

On Line Design, Inc.; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Hebron, KY is hiring a full-time Process Engineer to oversee the design and optimization of proprietary technology. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in process engineering. Key responsibilities include developing and testing atomization and drying equipment, conducting scalability studies, and adhering to food safety practices. Benefits include medical and vision insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in process engineering.
• Experience with equipment design and integration.
• Experience with process scale up.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test new atomization, dryer design and slurry manufacturing equipment.
• Develop scalability criteria for dryer designs, complete design packages and validation studies.
• Design and test next generation atomization technologies for scalability.
• Correlate atomization performance with rheology.
• Collaborate with existing modeling expertise for accurate scalability approaches.
• Clearly document experimental results, design theory, and implementation.
• Develop comprehensive capital and installation budgets.

Skills

Design of Experiments and Testing

Equipment Modeling and Design

Oral and Written Communication Skills

Mathematical Aptitude

Understanding of basic unit operations

Organization and Project Management

Analytical Skills and Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Chemical / Mechanical Engineering)

Master’s degree or higher (Preferred)

Job description

Process Engineer – Hebron, KY

On Line Design is hiring a full‑time Process Engineer in Hebron, KY. The role is on‑site and relocation is not available. Candidates with 5+ years of experience in process engineering are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include development, scalability and validation of proprietary technology such as dryer design, atomization design, and process optimization.

Location & Employment

Hebron, KY – Full‑time – Mid‑Senior level – Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance – Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Develop and test new atomization, dryer design and slurry manufacturing equipment
• Develop scalability criteria for dryer designs, complete design packages and validation studies
• Design and test next generation atomization technologies for scalability
• Correlate atomization performance with rheology and understand mathematical correlation to scale
• Collaborate with existing modeling expertise for accurate and mathematical scalability approaches
• Clearly document experimental results, design theory, and implementation for sharing with the organization
• Include all system components, including drying system, accessibility, ease of operation, cleaning and sanitization systems and automation theory into comprehensive design
• Incorporate all process hazard analysis into design criteria
• Develop comprehensive capital and installation budgets
• Develop programs for new product scalability and prepare summaries for deployment into production
• Document P&ID, SOPs, Design Feasibility and Conceptual requirements for new systems
• Assist with fabrication level specifications and drawings
• Attend and participate in weekly meetings
• Apply food safety practices to operations and dryer development; applying them to design and development activities
• Follow food safety and food defense procedures as instructed and required
• Support site Food Safety and Quality Policy, including the site Food Safety Culture
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required

Required Skills

• Design of Experiments and Testing
• Equipment Modeling and Design
• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Mathematical Aptitude
• Understanding of basic unit operations
• Organization and Project Management
• Analytical Skills and Statistical Analysis

Qualifications

• Experience with equipment design and integration
• Experience with process scale up
• Bachelor’s Degree required (Chemical / Mechanical Engineering)
• 5 years’ experience required
• Master’s degree or higher Preferred

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

On Line Design, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we are a veteran and military‑friendly company.