PROCESS ENGINEER

Gray-Construction-f9b3140; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Travel up to 20%

Job summary

Anderson Dahlen, now part of Gray, is seeking a Food and Beverage Process Engineer in Ramsey, MN. The role leads design, development, and optimization of equipment and systems for food and beverage manufacturing, including concept validation, testing, and customer communication.

The ideal candidate will own technical design, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, ensure compliance with FDA/USDA HACCP and safety standards, and mentor engineers. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, food science, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in food and beverage systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of FDA/USDA HACCP and food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME on Food & Beverage systems and processes, including ingredient transfer and conveying.
• Lead design and development of conveying, mixing, and liquid process skidded systems.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent across the organization.
• Conceptualize product ideas with customers focusing on manufacturability.
• Support sales and project scoping with clear timelines and requirements.
• Troubleshoot process control, food safety, and system performance issues.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation and validation protocols.

Skills

Communication

Technical writing

Analytical

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, food science, mechanical engineering, or related field

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

Description

Anderson Dahlen provides world-class specialty alloy fabrication and custom equipment manufacturing services. For more than 80 years, we have provided our customers with unparalleled craftsmanship and expertise across a wide range of projects in the food, pharmaceutical, industrial, and vacuum science markets. Located in Ramsey, MN, our team delivers end-to-end equipment fabrication and contract manufacturing with in-house precision fabrication, including cutting, forming, machining, welding, finishing, and complex assemblies. Anderson Dahlen is ISO 9001:2015 certified, as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliant. Anderson Dahlen proudly joined the Gray family of companies in September 2020. Gray Inc. is a family-owned, fully integrated industrial design-builder based in Lexington, KY.

The wage range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $105,000 to $150,000 annually.

Our comprehensive health plan options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, provide our team members with the tools they need for treatment, preventative care, exams, and prescriptions. ADI’s life, disability, and supplemental insurance options provide peace of mind and support to rely on in challenging times. Our team members overseas are offered private health insurance, life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP).

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of the Food and Beverage Process Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, development, and optimization of Food and Beverage equipment and systems that are critical to our customers’ manufacturing processes. This includes conceptualizing and designing new products and processes, testing product designs, communicating concepts and ideas to the customers, and developing acceptance testing. The successful Food and Beverage Engineer will be innovative, creative, and analytical.

As part of Engineering Leadership, this individual will play a vital role in setting the Engineering strategy either through direct reports or by influence across the engineering organization. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Food and Beverage technologies, system integration, Selection of Food Process Equipment, Mechanical Transport and Storage Equipment, Mechanical Processing Equipment, Mechanical Separation Equipment, Heat Transfer Equipment, Food Evaporation Equipment, Food Dehydration Equipment, Thermal Processing Equipment, Mass Transfer Equipment, and Food Packaging Equipment, food hygiene, plant safety and cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) on Food and Beverage-based systems and processes, including ingredient transfer using Pneumatic and mechanical Conveying, Mixing and blending, and skid-based liquid process systems.
• Lead the design, specification, and development of conveying systems, mixing and blending systems, liquid process skidded systems, and related components.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineering talent across the organization.
• Conceptualizes product ideas directly with customers by using sound design principles with a focus on design for manufacturability.
• Plays an active role in supporting sales, estimating, and customer discussions to assist in the development of project proposals that capture project timelines, project scope, and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to process control systems, food safety regulations, process flow, and system performance.
• Delivers product specifications, calculations, recommendations, and procedures to the project team for production purposes.
• Creates and maintains engineering documentation, process specifications, and validation protocols.
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and project managers.
• Maintains a positive attitude and promotes a “team” approach throughout the organization.
• Ensure that a favorable Company image is presented to customers and that all customer relationships are based on honesty and integrity.
• Up to 20% Travel may be required as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Food Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in food and beverage systems engineering, preferably within a manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Experience in food and beverage manufacturing or process engineering is required.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations, such as FDA, USDA, or HACCP.
• Familiarity with process control systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Good working knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality control protocols.
• Knowledge of materials compatibility in food and beverage environments.
• Understanding of food plant design and layout.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling software and report writing programs.
• Excellent communication and technical writing abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The company fosters a manufacturing-type environment. This position will primarily involve operating a computer at a desk in an office environment.

• Lift/Carry-0-10 lbs.- Occasionally, 11-50 lbs.- Never, 51-100 lbs.- Never
• Push/Pull-0-25 lbs.- Occasionally, 26-75 lbs.- Never, 76-100 lbs.- Never
• Bend- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
• Twist/Turn- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
• Kneel/Squat- Not at all
• Sit- 67-100% during an 8-hour shift.
• Stand/Walk- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
• Overhead Reaching- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift
• Ladder/Stair- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift

EEO DISCLAIMER

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.