Senior Process Engineer

Job Title:

Senior Processing Engineer Location

On-site at the Beloit, Wisconsin manufacturing plant.

• Provide day-to-day process engineering support for fluid-related processes.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement in efficiency, productivity, process capability, risk, and cost reduction.
• Develop and drive engineering strategies around processing line capability, capacity, and optimization aligned with organizational priorities.
• Design and implement improvements to enhance yield, reduce waste, increase through puts, improve cycle times, reduce bottlenecks, and streamline operations while maintaining strict adherence to food safety and quality.
• Collaborate with Operations Excellence and Data Science/Analytics teams to leverage data for process optimization.
• Lead or assist in the development of new equipment installations or modifications, from concept to commissioning, maximizing output, minimizing downtime, and reducing operational risk.
• Perform process capability studies to predict manufacturing process trends and meet customer specifications, creating stability in day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers on capital project development; scoping, budget estimates, schedule development, construction plans, downtime planning/risk mitigation, review scope and equipment qualification success criteria is met.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including process manuals, plant P&IDs, define CCP’s, standard operating procedures, and equipment specifications, emphasizing standardizing the process and sharing best practices.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, interpret and communicate customer requirements, establish and audit PCPs, CCPs and SOPs to define and monitor processes, review incidents, and determine corrective action.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical or Process Engineering.
• Master’s degree is a plus but not required.
• 8+ years of engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus but not required.
• Experience in fluid-related processing or equivalent.
• FDA, USDA, regulated food and beverage experience is preferred.
• Technical knowledge of aseptic processing & heat treatment, filtration & separation, and blending is preferred.
• Ability to execute medium-size capital projects, redesign existing equipment, process flows and design improvements.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality management systems (e.g., HACCP, GMP, QMS, etc.).
• Strong understanding of process safety, safe design & hazard assessments (e.g., OSHA, HAZOP, LOPA).
• Perform FMEA, working knowledge of CIP, heat transfer, fluid mechanics in dairy industry is preferred.
• Solid understanding of developing P& (AutoCAD) and PID loop tuning related to current and new process designs.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP with an additional 8% contribution for a total of ~16% retirement savings.
• Bonus pay: incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
• Relocation bonus: $10,000 relocation bonus and generous relocation package for relocation more than 50 miles.
• Childcare assistance: up to $5,000 annually for childcare and monthly contributions toward childcare expenses.
• Wellness Incentive and Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one, with onsite nurse and mental health counselor.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance (state minimum) required; acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion.
• Work authorization: applicant must have authorization to work in the U.S.;
  Schreiber may determine sponsorship on a case-by-case basis.