Process Engineer, Food Packaging & Process Standardization

BG Foods; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BG Foods is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize machine settings and standardize procedures across operations, maintenance, and production. You will collaborate with OEM service groups and Reliability to maintain PM documentation and drive efficiency.

The role emphasizes data-driven improvements, troubleshooting guides, and cross-functional coordination to deliver savings and improve safety and quality in a consumer products environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in engineering (4 year).
• 3-5 years' experience in engineering and maintenance.
• Experience in consumer products and food packaging.

Responsibilities

• Standardize machine settings to maximize throughput and balance production.
• Liaise with operations, maintenance, and OEM service groups to define procedures.
• Develop troubleshooting guides and clearly define roles across departments.
• Participate in ACE program to drive engagement across the business.
• Create and track metrics to show improvements in operations and maintenance.
• Lead co-ops and coordinate with plants and HR to benefit students and the company.
• Support plant capital planning, damage reports, and project savings.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Analytical thinking

Vendor negotiation

Food safety

Supervisory skills

Education

Engineering degree

Bachelor Degree

Tools

JD Edwards

CMMS

Database knowledge

Job description

BG Foods is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize machine settings and standardize procedures across operations, maintenance, and production. You will collaborate with OEM service groups and Reliability to maintain PM documentation and drive efficiency.

The role emphasizes data-driven improvements, troubleshooting guides, and cross-functional coordination to deliver savings and improve safety and quality in a consumer products environment.