Process Engineer: Throughput Optimizer & Ops Liaison

BG Foods; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

B&G Foods in Ankeny, IA seeks a Process Engineer to optimize throughput by standardizing machine settings and changeover procedures. You will act as a liaison among warehouse, production, and maintenance teams, developing troubleshooting guides and documenting procedures for cross-department clarity.

Minimum 3–5 years in engineering/maintenance in consumer products or food packaging, with proficiency in Excel, JD Edwards, and CMMS. Bachelor's degree required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Standardize and document change over procedures to clearly define roles and responsibilities across departments.
• Standardize machine settings to maximize throughput and balance production.
• Liaise between operations and maintenance to define and standardize procedures for critical equipment.
• Develop troubleshooting guides based on recent failures for operators and maintenance.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation with vendors

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Tools

JD Edwards

CMMS

Excel

Database knowledge

Job description

B&G Foods in Ankeny, IA seeks a Process Engineer to optimize throughput by standardizing machine settings and changeover procedures. You will act as a liaison among warehouse, production, and maintenance teams, developing troubleshooting guides and documenting procedures for cross-department clarity.

Minimum 3–5 years in engineering/maintenance in consumer products or food packaging, with proficiency in Excel, JD Edwards, and CMMS. Bachelor's degree required.