Senior Process Engineer - Food & Beverage Projects

ofi; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time from Day 1

Paid Sick Leave

Company Paid Holidays

401K Match on Day 1

Career Growth & Learning

Job summary

ofi is seeking a Process Engineer to join our on-site manufacturing team in California. Reporting to the Sr.

Director of Engineering, you will lead capital projects from concept through start-up, evaluate processing technologies, and partner with Engineering, Operations, Innovation, and plant teams to deliver solutions. You will manage contractors, develop detailed project plans, ensure compliance with industry codes, and support technology transfer to Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Food Engineering is required.
• Eight (8) to ten (10) years of relevant engineering experience in food processing, agriculture, chemical, or pharmaceutical industries is required.
• Experience with processing equipment, processing systems, capital projects, and manufacturing applications is required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are required.
• Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills are required.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills are required; intermediate Excel skills are required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required.
• Travel: This role may require up to 25% travel to other worksite locations, suppliers, customers, or business events.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering leadership to develop annual and three-year capital plans by identifying and recommending processing system improvements and solutions.
• Develop and implement capital projects from concept through start-up, with responsibility for scope, budget, schedule, and performance.
• Evaluate processing technologies, equipment, infrastructure requirements, and system performance to recommend effective technical solutions.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including technology assessments, project scopes, layouts, infrastructure requirements, cost estimates, implementation schedules, performance criteria, and risk assessments.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Innovation, RQI, and plant teams to support project development and implementation.
• Develop detailed functional control descriptions for unit operations and processing systems.
• Support technology transfer, training, and the successful handoff of new or modified processes and equipment to Operations.
• Manage contractors and external partners during project implementation.
• Maintain current knowledge of food processing and packaging technologies and ensure solutions comply with applicable industry regulations and codes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Project management

Cross-functional communication

MS Office

Excel

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Food Engineering

Job description

ofi is seeking a Process Engineer to join our on-site manufacturing team in California. Reporting to the Sr.

Director of Engineering, you will lead capital projects from concept through start-up, evaluate processing technologies, and partner with Engineering, Operations, Innovation, and plant teams to deliver solutions. You will manage contractors, develop detailed project plans, ensure compliance with industry codes, and support technology transfer to Operations.