Senior Process Engineer

DSJ Global; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a leading food and nutrition manufacturer in the Dayton, OH area. You will lead capital projects, drive process improvements, and apply new technologies across operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to safeguard product quality and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with cross-functional groups, develop project scopes and cost justifications, validate equipment and processes, and mentor staff while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in engineering, manufacturing, process improvement, or project management within FDA-regulated environments (food/beverage).
• Experience leading capital projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, process systems, and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital improvement projects from concept through startup and validation.
• Provide engineering support for manufacturing operations and troubleshoot production challenges.
• Develop scopes, cost estimates, and justifications for capital expenditures.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, R&D, and vendors to execute initiatives.
• Support new product introductions, equipment installations, and scale-up activities.
• Develop equipment and process specifications and engineering standards.
• Conduct validation activities and ensure regulatory and quality compliance.
• Monitor production performance and analyze data for continuous improvement.
• Research and qualify replacement equipment and technologies to improve reliability.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to staff.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

DSJ Global is currently partnered with a leading food and nutrition manufacturer who is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to support and improve production processes for their facility in the greater Dayton, OH area. The Senior Process Engineer will lead capital projects, drive process improvements, implement new technologies, and provide technical expertise across operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams. The position plays a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, product quality, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage capital improvement projects from concept development through startup and validation.
• Provide engineering support for manufacturing operations, troubleshooting production challenges and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, justifications, and supporting documentation for capital expenditures.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality, Maintenance, R&D, and external vendors to execute engineering initiatives.
• Support new product introductions, equipment installations, process transfers, and manufacturing scale-up activities.
• Develop equipment and process specifications, technical documentation, and engineering standards.
• Conduct validation activities and ensure projects meet applicable regulatory and quality requirements.
• Monitor production performance and analyze data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Research and qualify replacement equipment, components, and technologies to improve reliability and maintainability.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to production, maintenance, and engineering personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory standards while supporting operational goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering, manufacturing, process improvement, or project management experience within a food, beverage, or similar FDA regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading capital projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, process systems, and engineering best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.