Senior Dairy Process Engineer: Capital Projects & Standards

Agropur Cooperative; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to lead major capital projects from concept through startup. You will develop design criteria and oversee equipment strategies while guiding vendors and design teams.

The role requires 15+ years in food and beverage process engineering with expertise in 3-A sanitary design and dairy processing. Collaboration with Operations, Quality, and Engineering is essential for standards and lifecycle optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 15+ years in food & beverage process engineering and capital projects.
• Proficiency in 3-A sanitary design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering activities for major capital projects from concept through startup.
• Develop and challenge process design basis, mass balances, utility requirements, and equipment strategies.
• Provide technical leadership during FEL, business case development, scope definition, and project planning.
• Support equipment selection, vendor assessments, RFQ development, bid evaluations, and negotiations.
• Lead design reviews and ensure adherence to company standards.

Skills

Process engineering

Capital projects

3-A sanitary design

Dairy processing

Engineering standards

Vendor evaluation

Leadership

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Agropur Cooperative in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to lead major capital projects from concept through startup. You will develop design criteria and oversee equipment strategies while guiding vendors and design teams.

The role requires 15+ years in food and beverage process engineering with expertise in 3-A sanitary design and dairy processing. Collaboration with Operations, Quality, and Engineering is essential for standards and lifecycle optimization.