Process Engineer

Process Engineer – Hebron, KY

On Line Design is hiring a full‑time Process Engineer in Hebron, KY. The role is on‑site and relocation is not available. Candidates with 5+ years of experience in process engineering are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include development, scalability and validation of proprietary technology such as dryer design, atomization design, and process optimization.

Hebron, KY – Full‑time – Mid‑Senior level – Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance – Food and Beverage Manufacturing

• Develop and test new atomization, dryer design and slurry manufacturing equipment
• Develop scalability criteria for dryer designs, complete design packages and validation studies
• Design and test next generation atomization technologies for scalability
• Correlate atomization performance with rheology and understand mathematical correlation to scale
• Collaborate with existing modeling expertise for accurate and mathematical scalability approaches
• Clearly document experimental results, design theory, and implementation for sharing with the organization
• Include all system components, including drying system, accessibility, ease of operation, cleaning and sanitization systems and automation theory into comprehensive design
• Incorporate all process hazard analysis into design criteria
• Develop comprehensive capital and installation budgets
• Develop programs for new product scalability and prepare summaries for deployment into production
• Document P&, SOPs, Design Feasibility and Conceptual requirements for new systems
• Assist with fabrication level specifications and drawings
• Attend and participate in weekly meetings
• Apply food safety practices to operations and dryer development; applying them to design and development activities
• Follow food safety and food defense procedures as instructed and required
• Support site Food Safety and Quality Policy, including the site Food Safety Culture
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required

• Design of Experiments and Testing
• Equipment Modeling and Design
• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Mathematical Aptitude
• Understanding of basic unit operations
• Organization and Project Management
• Analytical Skills and Statistical Analysis

• Experience with equipment design and integration
• Experience with process scale up
• Bachelor’s Degree required (Chemical / Mechanical Engineering)
• 5 years’ experience required
• Master’s degree or higher Preferred

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

On Line Design, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we are a veteran and military‑friendly company.