What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Process Engineer position at Promotion In Motion?
R&D Process Engineer
Job Details
Job Location
Somerset - Somerset, NJ
Description
Do you love candy and snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for!At PIM, we make the brands you love. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.We are looking for people with experience in Process Engineer, interested in starting a SWEET career as part of our team at PIM.
Works within the parameters of manufacturing and personnel to develop or improve the processes to improve efficiency and / or decrease costs
Responsible for the overall process design and measures for the improvement of manufacturing
Formulates manufacturing processes for new products and works closely with Research and Development to scale up processes from the laboratory to production
Works to improve the present manufacturing or production processes to boost productivity, quality and profitability
This position interacts with production, engineering, QA / QC and plant management
Complies with GMP and HAACP guidelines to ensure food safety
Operates within given SOP parameters that ensure desired food quality results and maintain customer specification requirements
Qualifications
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Works closely with R&D, marketing and other functions to formulate a manufacturing process for new products
Conduct trials for new products, to change / modify existing products or when new equipment is introduced
Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQFP
Follow PIM Brands GMP rules
Monitor fellow employees for adherence to GMP’s.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Works closely with R&D, marketing and other functions to formulate a manufacturing process for new products
Conduct trials for new products, to change / modify existing products or when new equipment is introduced
Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQFP
Follow PIM Brands GMP rules
Monitor fellow employees for adherence to GMP’s.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field is strongly preferred
Advanced degree in food science desired
Product development in a food manufacturing plant or setting needed
Excellent oral and written communication skills required, bi-lingual (English / Spanish) is a plus
Ability to deliver professional and effective presentations to management and staff is essential
Computer proficiency in office software required
Must possess strong analytical, problem solving skills along with sound judgment
Statistical process control and quality systems experience required
Ability to anticipate as well as avoid potential problems based on prior experiences and knowledge of manufacturing and quality systems
Ability to work flexible hours when needed
Willing to be trained on other aspects of the business
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