What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Process Engineer position at Client Staffing Solutions?

Our client is a global player within the Food and Beverage industry. With their continued rapid growth we are seeking a key individual for the role of Senior Process Engineer. As the Senior Process Engineer you will provide your technical expertise for the support of the manufacturing operation. Your focus will be in developing and implementing process systems that drive overall equipment efficiencies and operational excellence. Your collaborative skills will play a significant part in creating success as you align with quality and engineering for efficient integration of new products and processes. The senior process engineer also provides technical support for manufacturing and process systems that drive improvement in overall equipment effectiveness and operational excellence. You will be asked to partner closely with quality and engineering to help with the efficient integration of new products and processes. Functions of this role will be to specify, design, and execute a portfolio of projects focused on capacity, process and cost improvements requiring cross-functional partnering across multiple disciplines within the organization. Identify, analyze and solve manufacturing problems by recommending, evaluating and executing alternative cost-effective solutions that cover a variety of situations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Support

Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair services and make sure that manufacturer's procedures and instructions are followed in order to keep production equipment operational.
Assist in development and improvement of SOPs (standard operating procedures) for all processes. Implement improved SOPs for product quality, reduced variation, rate and yield performance.
Assist in the training / certification of manufacturing personnel for the operation of new or modified processing lines.
Assist in expansion of current processes to meet customer demand or improvement initiatives.
Assist quality personnel with field follow-up as needed to address performance issues to customer applications. Ensure products are meeting fit for use specifications.
An understanding of mechanical equipment used in a manufacturing environment (Pumps, motors, valves, etc.).
Supervise technicians, technologists, analysts, administrative staff, or other engineers as required.
Understand applications of aseptic manufacturing and utilities (CIP, SIP, steam barriers, maintenance of sterility, etc.).
Technical expert / support for installation and maintenance of process equipment and equipment improvements.

Process Improvement

Develop and lead technicians to reduce waste, improve process capability, process reliability, increase OEE (overall equipment effectiveness), improve quality and manage capacity as required.

Define process and process equipment specifications, processing methods and procedures.

Research, plan, and perform raw material trials to support quality and / or productivity improvements to the products.

Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.

Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness.

Plan workflow, equipment placement, and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency and ergonomics.

Evaluate quality assurance processes and make recommendations for improvements in quality assurance.

Analyze production processes, schedules, methods, costs, and other data; then provide management with reports containing the data and statistics to enable management to better understand future requirements needed for the manufacturing process.

Improve, modify, and upgrade processes to reduce costs and enhance quality to meet customer satisfaction. Identify methods to reduce variation in the processes.

Operational Alignment

Maintain effective communication with all persons involved with or affected by assigned responsibilities.

Conducts food safety and defense self-inspections and reports on deficiencies.

Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and provide corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)

Ensure that operating procedures comply with all company and regulatory agency requirements for products, personnel, equipment, environment, and property. Provide technical support as needed for plant environmental programs.

Ensure a safe working environment by following safety rules and helping improve the safety culture.

Assist in creating / updating P&IDs, layout drawings, schematics

All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

BS in Engineering required; Industrial, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.

5-10 years of manufacturing experience.

Project management experience required

Experience managing people preferred.

Experience in a food grade environment (FDA, GMP's, HACCP) with high speed packaging equipment required.

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