Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer

Posted Date:
Mar 23, 2026

Requisition Number: 128134

Job Location:

Hershey, PA (Open to Remote if near a major US plant)

Reporting to the Senior Manager in the Process Engineering Group and working at the Technical Center in Hershey PA, the Senior Process Engineer position will, with minimal direction, lead the conceptual and detailed engineering design, execution, and implementation of medium complexity projects requiring functional and industry expertise while leveraging relationships to deliver business results. This position requires a critical thinker who possesses strong technical knowledge, and who has demonstrated strong problem solving and optimization skills.

This position will work collaboratively with both technical and business partners, with the strong capability to communicate complex technical subject matter in verbal and written form to audiences at all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity and possess the leadership attributes required to influence cross functional teams.

• Conceptual and detailed engineering design and cost estimation for capital projects supporting North American manufacturing.
• Implementation & Execution of capital projects to support North American Manufacturing.
• Problem solving through application of technical acumen and creative thinking
• May manage process-focused capital projects.
• May manage co‑ops or interns, including interviewing and selection.

• Other Corporate Engineering functions (Project Management, Electrical, Packaging, Civil, Utilities)
• Plant Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Safety, and Quality Assurance
• Quality and Regulatory Compliance
• Environmental, Health, and Safety
• Operations Business Development
• Technical and professional employees within Global R&D and Tech Center Operations
• Marketing
• Manufacturing Alliances
• Procurement
• External Vendors

This position will require domestic and international travel at times to support the ongoing business. Travel is project dependent.

• Construction scope and bid package development for small to large capital projects.
• Coordinate and oversee the equipment and system installation, check‑out, and commissioning.
• Responsible for process support, troubleshooting, and optimization during startup.
• With minimal direction, lead training of manufacturing personnel including operators, supervisors, QA, and maintenance on the key operating parameters of the process.
• Successful transition of deliverables and documentation to Plant Operations and Maintenance.

• Develop manufacturing alternatives that meet the business requirements and provide processing solutions for the project.
• PFD & P& and development.
• Equipment specification & selection and evaluation of equipment suppliers.
• Cost estimating for capital projects and process solutions.

• Budget, schedule, and resource management of process-focused capital projects.
• With minimal direction, lead multi‑functional teams to ensure projects are executed successfully.
• Make critical decisions under pressure and with limited information.

• Knowledge and experience in process design typical for the food and pharma industry, including: a strong understanding of common process unit operations and equipment, sanitary design and construction practices, GMP's and Food Safety, and common equipment suppliers.
• Possess a strong understanding of the design, application, and maintenance of process piping systems, food manufacturing equipment and process automation & instrumentation.
• Demonstrated proficiencies in the food, pharmaceutical or other industry that is relative to Hershey manufacturing processes, construction practices, standards, and codes that support manufacturing.
• Prioritize solutions and develop schedules based on an understanding of the required business objectives.
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