Senior Process Engineer

Schreiber Foods; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) match

Relocation bonus

Childcare support

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits

Job summary

Schreiber Foods in Beloit, WI is seeking a Senior Processing Engineer to optimize upstream dairy processes, focusing on blending, standardization, heat treatment, filtration and sanitation. The role is on-site at the Beloit plant and involves cross-functional collaboration across Operations, QA, Maintenance, and more.

The candidate will lead process improvements, reduce risks, and strengthen food safety while supporting capital projects and new equipment installations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Chemical or Process preferred.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in processing or related fields.
• PE is a plus but not required; FDA/USDA regulated food experience preferred.
• Experience with aseptic processing, heat treatment, filtration and blending is preferred.
• Ability to design, implement and optimize capital projects and processes.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP/GMP/QMS concepts.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for fluid-related process engineering and provide daily support.
• Evaluate existing processes to improve efficiency, capability, risk, and cost.
• Develop strategies for processing line capability and optimization aligned to priorities.
• Design improvements to boost yield, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
• Collaborate with Operations Excellence and Data Science teams to leverage data.
• Lead or assist in new equipment installations from concept to commissioning.
• Perform process capability studies and maintain process documentation and SOPs.
• Ensure food safety compliance and audits of PCPs, CCPs, and SOPs.

Skills

Fluid processing understanding

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Risk assessment

Food safety awareness

Project management

Capital project execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (plus)

Professional Engineer (PE) (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

PID loop tuning

P&ID diagrams

Job description

Job Category:

Engineering

Job Family:

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Description:

We’re growing our Engineering team and looking for talented Engineers to work in our U.S. Manufacturing Plants.

We are seeking a skilled Senior Processing Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Process Engineer at Schreiber Foods, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our production processes, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective manufacturing of our food products. You will focus on the upstream dairy process, working to optimize blending, standardization, heat treatment, filtration & sanitation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Production Operations, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Controls/Capital Engineering, Process Excellence, and Supply Chain, to drive continuous improvement, maintain product quality, and enhance overall production performance. Your role will encompass process optimization, improve process capability, process step-to-step enhancement, risk reduction, process & food safety, and close collaboration with various teams.

This position is on-site at our Beloit, Wisconsin manufacturing plant.

Relocation Benefits:

Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for this position.

What you’ll do:

• Subject matter expert in fluid related process engineering and provide day-to-day process engineering support.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement in efficiency, productivity, process capability, risk, and cost reduction.
• Play active role developing and driving engineering strategies around processing line capability, capacity and optimization that align with organizational priorities.
• Design and implement improvements to enhance yield, reduce waste, increase throughputs, improve cycle times, reduce bottlenecks, and streamline operations while maintaining strict adherence to food
• Collaborate with Operations Excellence and Data Science/Analytics teams to leverage data for process optimization.
• Lead or assist in the development of new equipment installations or modifications, from concept to commissioning, with a focus on maximizing output, minimizing downtime, and reducing operational risk.
• Perform process capability studies to predict manufacturing process trends to meet customer specifications and create stability in day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers on capital project development; scoping, budget estimates, schedule development, construction plans, downtime planning/risk mitigation, review scope and equipment qualification success criteria is met.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including process manuals, plant P&IDs, define CCP’s, standard operating procedures, and equipment specifications, with an emphasis on standardizing the process and sharing best practices.
• FOOD SAFETY FUNCTIONS: Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering; Chemical or Process Engineering is preferred. Master’s degree is a plus but not required.
• 8+ years of engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus but not required.
• Experience in Fluid related processing or equivalent. FDA, USDA, regulated food and beverage experience is preferred.
• Technical knowledge of aseptic processing & heat treatment, filtration & separation, and blending is preferred.
• Capable of executing medium size capital projects, re-design existing equipment, process flows and design improvements.
• A strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality management systems (e.g., HACCP, GMP, QMS, etc.).
• A strong understanding of process safety, safe design & hazard assessments (e.g., OSHA, HAZOP, LOPA, etc.).
• Perform FMEA, working knowledge of CIP, heat transfer, fluid mechanics in dairy industry is preferred.
• Solid understanding on developing P&ID diagrams (AutoCAD) and PID loop tuning related to current and new process designs.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

INDHO

Eligible partners will receive:

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. That’s hard to beat!
• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Ready to make a move? Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver’s license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.