Sr. Process Engineer

Ocean Spray; Lakeville (MN); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete insurance package on Day-1

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible scheduling options

Tuition/Education assistance

Job summary

Ocean Spray is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to lead scale-up and qualification of new products at our Lakeville, MA headquarters. This hybrid role includes close collaboration with cross‑functional teams to drive design and process improvements.

Required 5+ years in chemical/process engineering or R&D, with strong problem-solving and data analysis skills (Python or similar). Travel up to 50% and a passion for innovation and engineering excellence are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in process engineering or R&D, preferably in food/beverage.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills; familiarity with Python or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Contribute process engineering expertise to cross-functional teams for design, scale-up and qualification of new products and processes.
• Lead validation, commissioning of processes at OS and partner facilities, collaborating with RDS peers.
• Identify and implement process modifications to improve yields, throughput, and utility savings.
• Develop and run pilot-plant experiments and collaborate with vendors for scale-up and new tech exploration.
• Maintain awareness of engineering codes and best practices, and lead cross-functional projects.

Skills

Process engineering

R&D

Data analysis

Python

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or equivalent

Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Sr. Process Engineer! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this: we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since.

Position Location

We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA with Mondays and Fridays remote.

A Day in the Life

Contribute process engineering expertise to cross functional teams to inform successful design, scale up, and qualification of new products and processes.

Lead technical assessment, validation, and commissioning of processes at OS and partner manufacturing facilities, collaborating with RDS functional peers to meet business objectives.

Identify, validate and implement modifications to processes to improve production yields, throughput of batching and thermal processing, utility savings, process control, and other relevant operational targets.

Apply standard engineering techniques in the analysis of existing operational areas from raw materials to finished packages to troubleshoot process related production challenges and recommend corrective actions.

Lead design, development, and execution of experiments in the pilot-plant and with strategic vendor partners to inform process scale up, troubleshooting, research, and new technology exploration.

Develop and implement process specifications, standards and best practices in collaboration with operations and cross functional subject matter experts.

Maintain an up-to-date awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes, regulations, and industry best practices.

What We Are Looking For

Required Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or equivalent 5+ years of relevant experience in process engineering or R&D, preferably in food/beverage.

Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Creative thinker with a passion for Innovation, problem solving, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

Highly organized, adaptable, self-starter able to effectively manage multiple projects.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead cross functional project teams.

Preferred Experience with data analysis and visualization in Python or similar tools.

Education: Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)

Work Experience: At least 5 Years of Experience

Annual Salary: $96,200 - $120,200

Benefits

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Telehealth services
• 1:1 health coaching
• Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

Who We Are

We might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future. Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike- we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values: Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future. Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners. Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

For MA Applicants - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The innovative, entrepreneurial spirit of our founders remains rooted in our cooperative's culture, and most of all, our purpose of connecting our farms to families for a better life.