Process Engineer - Lean Manufacturing & Capital Projects

FrieslandCampina; Town of Delhi (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to support safe, efficient production of protein hydrolysates.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and R&D to drive process improvements and lead capital projects that boost plant performance. The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, 2+ years in process engineering, GMP knowledge, Lean Six Sigma, and proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Food Manufacturing, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of Process Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GMP and food safety requirements.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and optimize manufacturing processes with production teams.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate process trials for troubleshooting and product development.
• Identify opportunities to improve yield, efficiency, throughput, and waste reduction.
• Support safety, environmental, quality, and change-management initiatives.
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Maintain and update Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and P&IDs.
• Define project scope and user requirements for capital projects.
• Lead capital projects from concept through startup, including equipment selection, design review, budgeting, risk assessment, installation, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure project quality and successful execution.
• Provide regular project updates and handover to operating teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to support safe, efficient production of protein hydrolysates.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and R&D to drive process improvements and lead capital projects that boost plant performance. The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, 2+ years in process engineering, GMP knowledge, Lean Six Sigma, and proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Office.