Senior Process Engineer - Pet Snacks, On-Site Leader

J.m. Smucker; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

J.M. Smucker's Pet Snacks team is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Topeka, KS. You will drive safety, quality and productivity while supporting annual launch of new products (Meow Mix, Pup-Peroni) and lead capital projects to upgrade our facility.

You will own CQV for new projects, guide fellow engineers, coach teams on problem solving, and apply Smucker CI methods to achieve a zero-loss culture, data reliability, and continuous improvement across the line.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 2+ years of manufacturing/engineering experience.
• Experience learning technical processes and systems.
• Proven use of formal problem solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Enhance safety, quality, and productivity by eliminating defects and driving loss-saving initiatives.
• Own CQV process for new projects and coordinate between engineering and operations.
• Coach teams to problem‑solve and make decisions.
• Develop expert understanding of manufacturing processes and provide technical support.
• Foster zero-loss culture and apply continuous improvement methodologies.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Engineering experience

Problem solving

Learning new processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

J.M. Smucker's Pet Snacks team is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Topeka, KS. You will drive safety, quality and productivity while supporting annual launch of new products (Meow Mix, Pup-Peroni) and lead capital projects to upgrade our facility.

You will own CQV for new projects, guide fellow engineers, coach teams on problem solving, and apply Smucker CI methods to achieve a zero-loss culture, data reliability, and continuous improvement across the line.