Process Engineer II

Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we Play to Win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals. Our Uncompromising Quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we’re not stopping there. We’re loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us. 

As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being Good Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We’re looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day. 

What you will do:

The Process Engineer leads the design and implementation of solutions to improve quality, reduce cost, and increase capacity. The Process Engineer works closely with the Site and Corporate teams to support exploring engineering solutions that enhance profitability and growth by reducing operating costs and downtime.

Here’s a day in the life:

• Process Optimization & Innovation: Support the development a long-term vision for process improvement, aligning with organizational goals. Identify opportunities for innovation, cost reduction, and efficiency enhancement. Evaluate risks associated with these changes and propose mitigations. Evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on processes.

• Process SME: Provide technical support for plant teams to improve quality, reduce cost and increase capacity.

• Design, procure, install, and start up a Project: Demonstrates design capabilities in specification, verification, and calculation of fluid and thermal-based processes. Design processes to support the project goals. Considering both short-term and long-term effects. Specify equipment and instrumentation to support capital projects.

• Project Leadership: Initiate, plan and lead capital and non-capital projects to ensure timely and cost-effective achievement of project objectives. Manage mid-sized capital improvement projects. Preparation of the RFP including clear statement of work, project success criteria, process flow diagram, equipment specifications, FAT expectations, and T&Cs adequate to support accurate vendor proposals.

• Process Modeling: Develop and maintain process models that support capacity, financial and risk analysis. Using these models as tools to support strategic decisions related to capital investments. 

• Ensure work complies with quality and regulatory standards.

• Ensure adherence to all safety guidelines and work to provide a safe work environment for all employees.

• Demonstrate knowledge of P&ID development and engineering specifications development. Experience with piping layouts, tank/storage handling, and fluid diversion, mixing of fluid as well as pumps, and valves.

• Can navigate unexpected challenges and adapt to changing circumstances.

• Taking ownership of tasks and takes on lessons learned.

• Excel at creative problem-solving. They need to identify bottlenecks, propose innovative solutions, and troubleshoot issues efficiently.

• Actively seeks to learn and explore new technologies or methodologies brings fresh perspectives to the team.

• Fosters a positive team environment, encourages knowledge sharing, and values diverse viewpoints contributes significantly.

• Excel in communication. Can lead teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and convey complex information clearly.

• Understands client needs, communicates effectively, and ensures client satisfaction. 

• Utilize a computer with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering, chemical, mechanical or technical discipline or equivalent relevant work experience.

• 7 years food or beverage manufacturing processes.

• Have experience with the following: Mass balance process flows and calculations, heat exchange (conceptual, theoretical, & applicable), and food or dairy packaging experience.

• Experience working with multi trade based vendors/contractors.

• Show familiarity with USDA Dairy and 3A Sanitary Design Standards.

Physical requirements:

• Sitting

• Standing and/or walking

• Vision for machine or computer operations

• Hearing

• Must be able to travel 25-50% between Tillamook manufacturing facilities.

Industry leading benefit and reward programs:

We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: www.tillamook.com/careers.

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging.  We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success.  We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives, and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future.   

 

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace.   EEO

TCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non-membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected by law.