Process Optimization Engineer — Flexible Hours & Impact

Roquette; Keokuk (IA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette, a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer for its Keokuk, IA refinery unit. You will drive process optimization, oversee safety and environmental compliance, and lead cross-functional teams on multiple improvement projects from concept to implementation.

The role focuses on improving production output, yields, and fixed cost efficiency while collaborating with vendors and operations staff to troubleshoot and implement robust

Qualifications

• BS in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Microbiology.
• 3+ years experience in relatable processing operations; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience with Corn Wet Milling processes, Separation, Crystallization, Evaporation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSE, Quality, GMP policies and procedures.
• Lead/participate in site improvements and audits as assigned.
• Manage multiple process CI and CAPEX projects from conception to implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors on project matters.
• Develop process documentation: PFDs, mass/energy balances, P&IDs.

Skills

HSE compliance

GMP adherence

Cross-functional teamwork

Process optimization

CAPEX / PxB projects

Education

BS Biochemical Engineering

BS Chemical Engineering

BS Chemistry

BS Microbiology

Job description

Roquette, a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer for its Keokuk, IA refinery unit. You will drive process optimization, oversee safety and environmental compliance, and lead cross-functional teams on multiple improvement projects from concept to implementation.

The role focuses on improving production output, yields, and fixed cost efficiency while collaborating with vendors and operations staff to troubleshoot and implement robust