Process Engineer

Ocean Spray; Middleborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Ocean Spray is hiring a Process Engineer for our Lakeville, MA headquarters in a hybrid role (Mondays and Fridays remote). You will develop, scale up, and qualify equipment and processes to support global base business, innovation, and manufacturing optimization initiatives.

The position requires a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or Food Science, with the ability to travel up to 50%. Strong problem-solving and cross-functional leadership are essential, as is experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or equivalent.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Creative thinker with problem solving, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, scale up, and qualify equipment and processes.
• Lead validation and commissioning at Ocean Spray and partner facilities.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve yields and throughput.
• Lead pilot-plant and vendor-led experiments for scale up and new tech exploration.
• Develop process specifications and best practices with operations and cross functional SMEs.

Skills

Python (data analysis)

MS Office

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or Food Science

Tools

AutoCad

MS Project

Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Process Engineer! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since.Position Location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA with Mondays and Fridays remote.In this role, the Process Engineer is responsible for development, scale up, and qualification of equipment and processes to support global base business, innovation, and manufacturing optimization initiatives. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams achieve business and technical objectives and contribute subject matter expertise. Additionally, the Process Engineer communicates results and aligns key stakeholders, interfaces with external vendors, and provides technical leadership to OS and partner manufacturing facilities.A Day in the Life...Contribute process engineering expertise to cross functional teams to inform successful design, scale up, and qualification of new products and processes.Lead technical assessment, validation, and commissioning of processes at OS and partner manufacturing facilities, collaborating with RDS functional peers to meet technical and business objectives.Identify, validate, implement, modifications to processes to improve yields, throughput of batching and thermal processing, utility savings, process control, and other relevant operational targetsApply standard engineering techniques in the analysis of existing operational areas from raw materials to finished packages to troubleshoot process related production challenges and recommend corrective actions.Lead design, development, and execution of experiments in the pilot-plant and with strategic vendor partners to inform process scale up, troubleshooting, and research.Apply standard engineering techniques in the analysis of existing operational areas from raw materials to finished packages to troubleshoot process related production challenges and recommend corrective actions.Lead design, development, and execution of experiments in the pilot-plant and with strategic vendor partners to inform process scale up, troubleshooting, research, and new technology exploration.Develop and implement process specifications, standards and best practices in collaboration with operations and cross functional subject matter expertsWhat We Are Looking For:RequiredBachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or equivalentAbility to travel up to 50% of the timeCreative thinker with a passion for innovation, problem solving, continuous improvement, and engineering excellenceHighly organized, adaptable, self-starter able to effectively manage multiple projectsExceptional verbal and written communication skills and willingness to lead cross functional project teamsProficiency with MS Office, AutoCad, MS ProjectPreferred Experience with data analysis and visualization in Python or similar toolsEducation:Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)Work Experience:No Experience NecessaryAnnual Salary:$72,200 - $90,300The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position’s typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.Benefits:Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programsHealth, Dental and Vision insuranceHealth savings accountFlexible spending accountLife and accident insuranceEmployee assistance programTelehealth services1:1 health coachingSupportive benefits for all the stages of your life401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-endShort-Term Incentive/Performance bonusesFlexible scheduling optionsVacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)Holiday pay for 12 holidaysCareer development and growth opportunitiesTuition/Education assistance programsAccess to LinkedIn LearningScholarship programs for children of employeesParental leaveBright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.Adoption assistanceBereavement leaveUp to $300 fitness reimbursementUp to $300 massage reimbursementEmployee appreciation eventsEmployee discountsCharitable givingWho We Are:You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike-we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each otherInclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.For MA Applicants – It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.