Process Engineer

Hungry for a career that's as rewarding as it is delicious?

At Aspire Bakeries, we don't just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.

We're looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that's on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you're ready to grow with us, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance - Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security - Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development - Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries' learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support - HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards - Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As a Senior Process Engineer, you will lead the development, optimization, and control of bakery manufacturing processes. You will own process parameters, automation readiness, and line performance to ensure safe, consistent, and compliant production while enabling cross functional excellence across operations, quality, maintenance, and controls.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000

Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing)

• Lead development, control, and optimization of bakery processes across mixing, fermentation/proofing, makeup, baking, cooling, slicing, and packaging
• Drive process improvements using statistical tools, DOE, SPC, and structured problem solving to enhance yields, reduce waste, stabilize dough behavior, and improve throughput
• Analyze production data to identify trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities; implement corrective and preventive actions
• Partner with automation and controls teams to support PLC/HMI logic, calibration, environmental control, and data collection systems
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating conditions, and work instructions
• Train operators and technicians on process behavior, control limits, and automation interactions
• Lead process capability studies, equipment validation, and change controls for ingredient, formulation, or automation modifications

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering
• 5+ years of experience in process improvement or process engineering within manufacturing
• Proficiency with Lean/Six Sigma, SPC, DOE, and structured problem solving methodologies
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, Power BI)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and cross functional collaboration abilities
• Strong project management skills and an analytical approach to process optimization

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Experience in high volume food or beverage manufacturing
• Experience with highspeed packaging, robotics, or advanced bakery automation
• Familiarity with SQF, BRC, or other GFSI standards
• Lean Six Sigma certification

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed in this specific job description.

Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes…