Senior Process Engineer

Title: Senior Process Engineer
Location: Jacksonville, FL, 32257, USA
Category: Engineering

• Design processes to achieve project goals
  • Define processing steps required to make food or beverage products, handle waste or byproducts, and cleaning systems.
  • Calculate equipment rates, create optimal food plant layouts, and prepare block and/or process flow diagrams to ensure all flows are understood and included in the design.
• Engineer process equipment & systems
  • Perform process calculations, size and select equipment & components; ensure designs comply with relevant codes, standards, & sanitary practices.
  • Develop P&'s, equipment specifications, installation specifications, equipment lists, controls narratives for coordination, and coordinate 3D modeling with design.
  • Coordinate with 3rd parties for equipment engineered by others, with internal or external project team members for integration of the process into plant infrastructure.
• Support procurement of equipment & installation packages
  • Assist in identifying suppliers & subcontractors, perform technical writing aspects in bid for scope definition, compile technical engineering documents for bid packages.
  • Participate in bid-scope reviews, assist in analyzing proposals, lead design reviews of drawings & models, attend coordination meetings, review submittals, participate in factory acceptance testing.
• Support installation of process equipment
  • Review installation submittals and participate in subcontractor coordination meetings.
  • Travel to site for technical assistance, coordinate directly with Stellar field staff and subcontractors, identify and resolve issues that arise, review installations for correctness, and revise drawings for as‑built conditions.
• Startup & commissioning of process equipment
  • Assist in preparing comprehensive documentation of commissioning processes, test results, and system performance.
  • Assist in process system testing and commissioning activities, including functional testing, performance testing, and safety testing.
  • Coordinate with clients and stakeholders for system handover, providing necessary documentation and training for operational staff.
• Maintain current knowledge of food manufacturing trends, regulatory requirements, and food industry‑specific considerations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Thorough understanding of the food industry, process systems, & plant operations.
• Familiarity of startup and commissioning processes and procedures for process systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities, capable of identifying and resolving issues.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, including interpersonal skills.
• Innovative thinking and the ability to develop creative solutions.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge and understanding of industry regulations, and standards including safety as relates to food or beverage manufacturing systems.
• Flexibility to work in different environments and adapt to changing project requirements.

• Bachelor of Science Engineering degree in Chemical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or a related field.
• Advanced degrees or certifications in continuous improvement methodologies are advantageous.
• Minimum of 1-7 years of experience in food or beverage manufacturing systems. Relevant professional certifications are a plus.
• Experience in calibration, startup and commissioning of food or beverage process systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of Ingredients and their reactions to heating, cooling, mixing, blending, pumping.
• Knowledge of Process Controls that support recipe management and product repeatability.
• Knowledge of 3A, USDA, or FDA sanitation requirements and regulatory entities.
• Skilled in relevant software;
  Microsoft Office Software, AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Procore, Bluebeam, Adobe, Power BI, and ACC is preferred.
• Experience with process design and engineering in a design‑build or EPC setting.
• Exposure to sustainability‑focused initiatives such as water reuse, energy recovery, or…