Process Engineer, Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Red Gold; Elwood (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Gold is seeking a Process Engineer in Indiana to lead equipment installation, improvements and project execution. You will provide professional project management, scopes of work and cost estimates, with input from stakeholders to meet expansion and quality goals.

Candidates should have a mechanical/industrial engineering background with 5–10 years in food/beverage manufacturing, knowledge of hygienic design, and hands-on machine troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of industrial experience, preferably in food/beverage manufacturing.
• Experience with food safety, hygienic design and aseptic beverage standards.
• Hands-on mechanical experience and ability to troubleshoot complex machinery.
• Proven experience with pumps, valves, instrumentation, pneumatics and process design.
• Experience with stainless steel fabrication methods including welding and finishing.
• Thermodynamics calculations and heat exchanger design knowledge.
• Experience with steam/condensate systems, HVAC and metallurgy.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management from scoping to execution within budget and schedule.
• Develop feasibility studies, detailed design and procurement for projects.
• Negotiate and secure construction contracts; track progress.
• Organize vendor documentation and transfer to operations.
• Lead user training and start-up of new equipment or modifications.
• Identify cost savings and opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Food & beverage process knowledge

Plant construction & design experience

AutoCAD and PFD development

Thermodynamics calculations

Pumps, valves, instrumentation, pneuma

Mass & energy balances

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Word

Excel

Job description

Red Gold is seeking a Process Engineer in Indiana to lead equipment installation, improvements and project execution. You will provide professional project management, scopes of work and cost estimates, with input from stakeholders to meet expansion and quality goals.

Candidates should have a mechanical/industrial engineering background with 5–10 years in food/beverage manufacturing, knowledge of hygienic design, and hands-on machine troubleshooting.