Sr. Process Engineer

oceanspray; United States; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Short-Term Incentive bonuses

Vacation and holidays

Tuition/Education assistance

LinkedIn Learning access

Back-up care

Job summary

Oceanspray in Lakeville, MA is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to lead development, scale-up, and qualification of processes and equipment for global base business and innovation.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, interface with vendors, and provide technical leadership across OS facilities. Ideal candidates have a chemical engineering background with 5+ years in process engineering or R&D (food/beverage), travel up to 50%, and strong data analysis skills including Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or equivalent.
• 5+ years in process engineering or R&D, preferably in food/beverage.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Creative thinker with a focus on innovation, problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Highly organized, adaptable, self-starter able to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization in Python or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Contribute process engineering expertise to design, scale up, and qualify new products and processes.
• Lead assessment, validation, and commissioning at OS and partner facilities.
• Identify and implement process modifications to improve yields and throughput.
• Apply engineering techniques to analyze operations from raw materials to finished packages.
• Lead design, development, and execution of experiments in pilot-plant and with vendor partners.
• Develop and implement process specifications, standards and best practices with operations teams.
• Maintain awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes and industry best practices.

Skills

Data analysis

Visualization

Python

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Python

Job description

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.

In this role, the Sr. Process Engineer is responsible for development, scale up, and qualification of equipment and processes to support global base business, innovation, and manufacturing process optimization initiatives, as well as design and integration of new cutting-edge process technology. He/she collaborates with cross-functional teams to achieve business and technical objectives and contribute subject matter expertise. Additionally, the Sr. Process Engineer communicates results and aligns key stakeholders, interfaces with external vendors and industry trade organizations, and provides technical leadership to OS and partner manufacturing facilities.

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 , validat ion , and commissioning of proces ses 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 ope rational targets .
• Apply standard engineering techniques in the analysis of existing operational areas from raw materials to finished packages to troubleshoot p rocess related production challenges and recommend corrective actions .
• Lead d esign, develop ment , and execut ion of experiment s 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

• B achelor'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/be verage
• 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
• 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

The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position's typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.

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

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