Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States

As part of an aseptic and extended-shelf-life beverage manufacturing company, the Process Engineer will be critical in providing process engineering technical support to operations; creating an opportunity for this position to highly impact and influence the future of the organization.

• Assist in the design, installation, commissioning, maintenance and improvements of low acid aseptic process and equipment.
• Supports the implementation and maintenance of plant equipment, systems and other fixed assets to achieve a high standard of safety, quality, and productivity.
• Provides engineering support to all aspects of the operation, including production, quality, maintenance, engineering, and safety.
• Work closely with maintenance and OEMs to ensure efficient operations and assist in troubleshooting of process, mechanical, and automation issues.
• Assist maintenance with planning and prioritization of work.
• Assist with the process engineering and improvements in dairy receiving, batching/blending, pasteurization, UHT processing, aseptic filling, facility/utility equipment, and packaging equipment.
• Works to identify root cause of manufacturing deviations using structured problem solving and trend data. Applies root cause analysis and corrective process solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Ensures compliance of process parameters and operational conditions with USDA and FDA regulations.
• Assists with plant improvement initiatives.
• Strong collaboration with other key functions on executing projects.
• Author documents including preventive maintenance plans, standard operating procedures, validation protocols, summary reports, change requests, and other forms.
• Responsible for maintaining working knowledge of cGMPs and emerging regulatory and compliance concerns related to aseptic manufacturing.
• Provide on-site support during process scale-up, customer launch and full-scale production during regular hours and after hours.
• Assist with process investigations and product impact assessments for change controls and internal/external investigations.
• Create equipment/process specifications, and drawings as required and ensure that existing documentation is accurate and appropriate.
• Develop project justification and engineering proposals for capital credit submission.
• Travel to vendor/OEM sites for training and witnessing tests.
• Follow Food Safety Requirement/Standards as needed

Bachelors degree in Process, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required.

• 2-5 years of engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in aseptic processing or equivalent in GMP, FDA, ISO, OSHA, USDA or PMO regulated environment preferred.
• Low Acid Aseptic and ESL manufacturing and packaging experience preferred.
• Dairy Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies; root cause analysis, fishbone, 8D.
• Ability to develop into a subject matter expert of various systems within the plant.
• Proficient skills in troubleshooting mechanical, process, and automation related issues
• Strong teamwork skills
• Knowledge of engineering principles and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing, going up steps, working in uncontrolled temperature environments.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work with equipment that contains electric magnetic components.

• Bachelors degree required.
• 2-5 years of engineering experience
• Food, beverage, or pharma experience
• Experience in Dairy, extended shelf life, packaging or pharmaceutical would be best.
• Proficient skills in troubleshooting mechanical, process, and automation related issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Experience in aseptic processing or equivalent in GMP, FDA, ISO, OSHA, USDA or PMO regulated environment preferred.
• Low acid aseptic and ESL manufacturing and packaging experience preferred.
• Dairy Manufacturing experience preferred.