Process Engineer — Food GMP Systems

SSOE; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Job summary

SSOE is seeking a Junior Process Engineer to support local clients and virtual project teams across multiple locations. You will develop PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, equipment specifications, and participate in commissioning through construction phases.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design teams, adherence to GMP and sanitary design standards, and opportunities to work on diverse projects in the chemical and food/beverage sectors. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, which qualifies for licensure in the state of practice.
• 4+ years of working experience required.
• Exposure to food, beverage GMP plants and other related industrial settings strongly preferred.
• Experience using Pipe Flo or AFT Fathom a plus.
• Ability to work in a client-facing role while partnering with contractors and vendors.
• Experience with building codes, GMP requirements, and focus on food safe / sanitary design.
• Experience with utility system equipment and distribution systems.
• Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Responsibilities

• Supporting engineering studies, write reports, develop and complete engineering calculations.
• Perform or assist with the development of PFDs and P&IDs, process calculations, equipment specifications, and procurement.
• Support development of engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline engineering and design teams to complete necessary project tasks.
• Support the design and specification of clean-in-place (CIP), general and clean-out -of-place (CtolOP) sanitation.
• Participate in process-layout reviews to evaluate sanitary routing, equipment access, cleanability, cross-contamination risk, allergen segregation, utility distribution, drainage, and constructability.
• Review vendor submittals, shop drawings, equipment information, and field installation work for conformance with project requirements.
• Assist in the creation of bid packages.
• Perform field work (travel up to 30%) in operating facilities, including existing-condition verification, site surveys, equipment inspection, tie-in identification, and construction/start-up support.

Skills

Client-facing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Tools

Pipe Flo

AFT Fathom

Job description

SSOE is seeking a Junior Process Engineer to support local clients and virtual project teams across multiple locations. You will develop PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, equipment specifications, and participate in commissioning through construction phases.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design teams, adherence to GMP and sanitary design standards, and opportunities to work on diverse projects in the chemical and food/beverage sectors. Travel up to 30% is expected.