Process Engineer

Richardson International; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson International in Winchester, Virginia, is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance production efficiency and product quality in pasta manufacturing. The role encompasses analyzing production data, optimizing manufacturing processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and possess over 5 years of experience in process engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or food production environment. Skills in data-driven improvements, root cause analysis, and proficiency with Excel are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading data-driven process improvements.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and production data analysis.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production data and manufacturing processes to identify improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process-related issues.
• Optimize equipment layouts and workflows for better plant performance.
• Partner with Maintenance on preventive maintenance strategies.
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with plant KPIs.

Skills

Data-driven process improvements

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Root cause analysis

Lean / Six Sigma principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, Industrial)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Summary

The Process Engineer partners with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality to improve production efficiency, product quality, and cost performance across all stages of pasta manufacturing. This role leads data-driven process improvements, supports capital and technical projects, and strengthens continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, food safety, and operational reliability.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production data and manufacturing processes to identify and implement improvements in yield, throughput, quality, energy use, and labor efficiency
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process-related downtime, waste, or quality deviations
• Optimize equipment layouts, workflows, and operating parameters to improve plant performance
• Partner with Maintenance on preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to increase asset reliability
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with plant KPIs (safety, food safety, quality, productivity, cost)

Qualifications – Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field)
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience leading data-driven process improvements
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and production data analysis
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions

Qualifications – Preferred / Assets

• Experience in food or beverage manufacturing (pasta or dry goods preferred)
• Lean / Six Sigma certification or equivalent CI experience
• Experience supporting capital projects or equipment installation
• Familiarity with food safety and regulatory standards (FDA, GMP, SQF, etc.)
• Experience with layout design software (e.g., AutoCAD)
• Experience writing SOPs and technical documentation