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.

The Process Engineer II independently leads recurring problem-solving and improvement efforts, partnering with operations to implement durable solutions. Drives department-wide measurable improvements (throughput, downtime, yield, reliability) and develops capacity and constraint analyses that inform site-level long-range planning priorities.

• Structured Troubleshooting — Applies structured troubleshooting methods to recurring and ambiguous process problems; works across shifts and on the floor to move beyond symptoms and consistently identify root cause.

• Root Cause Analysis & Data-Driven Continuous Improvement — Uses production data, downtime trends, and process metrics to lead root cause investigations and continuous improvement within the department; demonstrates the ability to turn recurring issues into verified, sustained gains.

• CIP & Sanitary Design — Applies CIP principles, sanitary design standards (3-A/USDA), and drainability considerations across multiple system areas; demonstrates sound judgment in identifying and escalating sanitation risks (receiving through finished product, separations, pasteurization, cultures, packaging, whey handling).

• Mass & Energy Balance / Throughput Modeling — Applies mass and energy balance methods to quantify losses, constraints, and improvement opportunities using real data; uses throughput modeling to support improvement and capacity decisions.

• Process Control & Automation Literacy — Developing fluency in control intent, sensor placement and troubleshooting, functional descriptions, and operator interface design.

• Equipment Evaluation & System Design — Building the ability to evaluate equipment fit, failure modes, cleanability, and lifecycle cost; contributes to vendor evaluations and equipment selection.

• Dairy Process Fundamentals — Applies end-to-end dairy process knowledge across system areas (receiving through finished product, separations, pasteurization, cultures, packaging, whey handling); uses system understanding to diagnose process behavior beyond the immediate area.

• Utilities Integration — Developing understanding of how refrigeration, steam, compressed air, water, and wastewater systems constrain and enable production; building the ability to recognize utility-driven process issues.

• Capacity & Long-Range Planning — Applies capacity and constraint analysis to identify bottlenecks; uses capacity and constraint analyses to inform site-level long-range planning priorities.

• Project Management — Applies project execution practices to deliver department-level process improvements end to end — scope definition, design, installation, scheduling, and close‑out — delivering measurable results.

• Ensures regulatory compliance (ODA, USDA, FDA, SQF, PSM/RMP)

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

• Situational Adaptability — Picks up on situational cues and adjusts in the moment; readily adapts personal,…