Distillery Process Engineer

Our client, a leading distilling and food ingredients manufacturer, is seeking a Distillery Process Engineer to join their team. The engineer will work with the Engineering & Operations team, supporting distillery operations, quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong problem‑solving skills, cross‑functional collaboration abilities, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Distillery Process Engineer

Topeka, KS

$75,000 + Bonus

• Support and optimize daily distillery operations to meet performance, quality, and reliability targets
• Troubleshoot process, quality, and operational issues and implement corrective actions
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as GAP analysis, ZBA, and time studies
• Manage and support capital and expense projects, including documentation and startup support
• Oversee new equipment and product startups, ensuring processes meet requirements and transition smoothly to production

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (required)
• 5+ years of ethanol or distillery process experience (milling, fermentation, distillation, dryhouse)
• 2+ years of project management experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with physical demands

• Competitive base salary with bonus potential
• Opportunity to lead impactful continuous improvement initiatives
• Hands‑on role in a growing, technically advanced distillery operation
• Collaborative, safety‑focused work environment
• Long‑term career growth within manufacturing and engineering

If you are interested, please apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity.