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Job Title: Process Engineer
Location: Morgantown, WV (On-Site)
Experience Level: Junior Level (Less than 5 years)
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Process, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
Job Function: Engineering
Industry: Food & Beverages
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated Process Engineer to join our team within an aseptic and extended-shelf-life beverage manufacturing environment. This role is critical in providing technical support to operations, enhancing processes, and driving continuous improvement. The Process Engineer will play a key role in the planning, design, implementation, and management of systems to optimize operational performance and achieve business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, install, commission, maintain, and improve aseptic processing equipment.
- Support the maintenance and operation of plant systems to uphold safety, quality, and productivity standards.
- Collaborate with maintenance and OEMs to troubleshoot mechanical, process, and automation issues.
- Work on process improvements in areas such as dairy receiving, batching/blending, pasteurization, UHT processing, and aseptic filling.
- Perform root cause analysis of manufacturing deviations and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with USDA and FDA regulations for process parameters and operational conditions.
- Prepare and execute capital and expense projects, including project justifications and proposals.
- Author documentation such as preventive maintenance plans, SOPs, validation protocols, and reports.
- Assist with process investigations, product impact assessments, and change controls.
- Develop and maintain accurate equipment/process specifications and drawings.
- Provide on-site support for process scale-ups and customer launches during both regular and after hours.
- Participate in plant improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaborations.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Process, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience:
- 2-5 years of engineering experience preferred.
- Experience in aseptic processing or regulated environments (e.g., GMP, FDA, ISO, USDA, PMO) is advantageous.
- Familiarity with low-acid aseptic and ESL manufacturing processes is preferred.
- Dairy manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Skills:
- Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis, fishbone, 8D).
- Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical, process, and automation issues.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods.
- Ability to stand, climb steps, and work in environments with varying temperatures.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work with equipment containing electromagnetic components.
Additional Details:
- Relocation Assistance: Available.
- Visa Sponsorship Eligibility: Not available.
How to Apply:
