Process Engineer

Danone North America

West Jordan (UT)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Flexible Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Bonding Leave

Wellness Program

Job summary

Danone North America is seeking a Process Engineer for its West Jordan plant in Utah. This entry-level position focuses on equipment improvement, standardization, and problem-solving in a manufacturing facility. The role involves significant interaction with frontline workers and driving process efficiencies while adhering to safety standards.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, and prior manufacturing experience is preferred. The strong benefits package includes performance-based bonuses, medical and dental coverage, and flexible time off.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree is required, preferably within an engineering discipline, supply chain, food science, or related field.
Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead Daily Direction Setting (DDS) process when Line Leader is unavailable.
Identify, prioritize, and eliminate process losses.
Collaborate with management to prioritize improvement opportunities.
Standardize equipment and work processes.
Train and develop self through corporate and external training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Process Engineer

Job ID: 2026-25548 | Number of positions: 1.

At Danone, manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams.

We are looking to hire future Process Engineers based in our plant locations. The position is entry-level, onsite, and part of the IWS Line Trio / Line Centric team.

Position Description

The Process Engineer is an entry level, onsite position based in a manufacturing facility, and part of the IWS Line Trio / Line Centric team. They are responsible for equipment improvement, standardization, technical training, and problem-solving activities for an assigned line. The role aims to eliminate process losses on equipment or areas and drive standards and problem solving. The Line Trio team also includes a Maintenance Leader and Line Leader.

Note on Hiring

Note that this requisition is for anticipated future openings, not current openings, anticipated to open in future months. If interested in being considered for one of these future openings, please apply and indicate your preferred plant location from the list above.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Serve as backup to the Line Leader and lead Daily Direction Setting (DDS) process when Line Leader is unavailable
Identify, prioritize, and eliminate process losses (lead discussion on losses and Top 3 Plan for the month in weekly DDS)
Provide feedback to design (materials & product initiatives) and lead smart standardization deployment
Define the equipment standards
Direct and coach the change management & validation processes
Lead, build and coach the capability of process failures technical troubleshooting
Lead and coach process benchmarking & reapplication
Collaborate with Line Leader and line team (frontline workers) to develop new standards
Design, implement and maintain systems to collect and analyze data for critical product and process parameters to identify process losses
Collaborate with line management to prioritize improvement opportunities
Eliminate or reduce (prioritized) losses through process or work system changes
Participate in the daily direction-setting process - report results, flag issues and request resources
Own critical Daily Management Systems (DMS)
Use Reliability Engineering tools to drive centerlining and loss elimination
Standardize equipment and work processes
Own the Change Management (CM) system for a designated process
Update process control strategies and operating procedures as changes occur
Share and reapply learning across processes, modules, and plants
Prepare and give training on process/equipment changes
Develop self through participating in corporate and external training
Participate in planned stops and changeovers on the line as needed
Standardize and improve changeovers and Clean In Place (CIP) activities
Spend 60-80% of time on the floor
Become a technical expert for a designated process
Train and become proficient on all basic line team roles
Coach and collaborate with the line teams and site and regional equipment or process owners
Delivers on SQCDMN daily/weekly/monthly/yearly goals and objectives through individual and team efforts
Ensures adherence to safety standards and regulations (WISE) to ensure a safe working environment

Physical Demands

Frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; taste and/or smell, talk and hear.
Ability to bend & stoop at waist level as well as bend & twist neck and head.
Regularly endure repetitive minimal to moderate lifting 10lbs up to 50lbs and occasional team lifting above 50lbs. Requires normal range of hearing and vision (including colors) to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and results.
Frequently standing on a concrete surface for 8-, 10- or 12-hour shifts.
Occasionally may need to climb stairs, step ladders, stool.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts.

Work Environment

Representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
Regularly works near moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions; may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and loud noises. Occasionally works in high, precarious places, exposed to extreme cold, risk of electrical shock, vibration.

Employee Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems

Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). Participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars, owning performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

Danone North America offers a performance-based bonus and a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave.

Preferred Candidate Qualifications

Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree is required, preferably within an engineering discipline, supply chain, food science, or related field.
Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Analytical and problem-solving skills
Fundamental skills in influencing and persuasion
Strong interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP
Ability to work in a fluid environment
Ability to identify problems, draw conclusions, and make recommended solutions
Ability to be self-directed with little supervision
Ability to adjust schedule to support 24/7 Manufacturing Operation, may include working overtime, graveyard shift and/or weekends as needed.

EEO Statement

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law.

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