Process Engineer II

Company Overview

Since 1869, we’ve connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover, Swanson, and V8.

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long‑term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center, on‑site daycare (operated by Bright Horizons), and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

The successful R&D Process Engineer II demonstrates the ability to specify and implement processes/procedures that enhance product quality, reduce cost, increase plant efficiency, and facilitate technology transfer. Works closely with product development associates and plant personnel to develop, test, and implement processes to commercialize Meals & Beverage products. Conducts process scale‑up from pilot plant to manufacturing. Designs and develops experimental test plans for feasibility, pilot plant & plant trial runs, and commissioning, validation, and audits of manufacturing units of operation.

Supports one or more projects of moderate complexity and technical risk with little to no assistance. Troubleshoots and identifies the root cause of production problems, implementing effective solutions. Effectively communicates at multiple levels within the organization and works well on cross‑functional teams and with external partners.

• Lead moderately complex engineering projects/investigations, and/or support complex projects with some supervision. Conduct feasibility studies and implement new/improved processes/packages.
• Integrate process expertise & knowledge into the early product development process. Build cohesive relationships as liaison between Product Development, Quality organization, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Thermal Plant operations during the commercialization process.
• Provide process engineering knowledge to implement efficient and effective technology transfer between Technical Solutions Hub, R&D, thermal plants, and co‑manufacturers.
• Perform a robust situation assessment, document manufacturing methods, and procedures. Analyze and trend data to ensure that manufacturing systems reliably deliver high‑quality products as designed within specifications and at the desired cost. Document test results & conclusions, process parameters, critical control points, and specifications.
• Review engineering drawings, automated process sequence descriptions, and capital installation from a process perspective.
• Commission/Qualify/Validate & start‑up new processes/equipment.
• Drive the development of innovative processes/technologies and the commercialization of new business initiatives. Develop innovative approaches for testing and problem resolution. Determine appropriate design application.

• Understanding of scale‑up and manufacturing challenges.
• Proficient problem‑solving/analytical thinking.
• Ability to lay out and execute statistically valid equipment/product tests.
• Capable of managing several projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative working style; proactive self‑starter.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Strong written, verbal, computer, and presentation skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, with a preference for Chemical, Mechanical, or Food Engineering.
• 2+ years in the food industry or equivalent experience for a Bachelor’s Degree. No…