Process Engineer

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Full Time San Antonio, TX, US

21 days ago Requisition

JOB TITLE: Process Engineer

REPORTS TO: Director of Engineering

HOURS / SHIFT: 1 st Shift

Finlays Solutions is committed to supporting the career advancement and wellbeing of our employees. We offer a range of comprehensive benefits, including a wellness program, learning and development allowance, and opportunities for mentorship and job shadowing, designed to support both personal and professional growth. We encourage continuous learning, collaboration, and the exploration of new skills and career pathways, helping you build a global network and thrive within an inclusive, supportive environment in our organization.

Other employee benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Eligibility for Monthly / Annual Bonuses
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 10 Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteer Days Off
• Volunteer / Community Involvement

The Process Engineer will play a critical role in driving operational excellence at the San Antonio manufacturing site. This position is responsible for evaluating, optimizing, and transforming key production processes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance, with a strong focus on liquid processes such as extraction, blending, filtration, Clean-in-Place and HTST Processes. In addition to leading process control and improvement initiatives, the role manages capital projects that enhance process capability, automation, and workplace safety.

This includes early-stage technology development, scaling new processes, and upgrading existing systems to support Finlays’ long-term growth strategy.

The Process Engineer will be responsible for commissioning, validation, and startup of new equipment and processes, ensuring seamless integration into operations. Success in this role requires strong Chemical and Process Engineering expertise, practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

As Finlays expands production capacity to meet increasing customer demand, this role will be instrumental in developing highly automated, lean, and sustainable manufacturing systems. While primarily based at the San Antonio site, the position may support additional Finlays Solutions facilities across the U.S. and contribute to the development of process and food safety standards for JFA and beyond.

Since 1750, Finlays Solutions has been the trusted leader in supplying tea, coffee, and botanical extracts to the world’s leading beverage brands. Focused on delivering exceptional beverage solutions, we empower our customers to create moments of joy with every sip. Our team is built on values of acting for the long-term, taking accountability, doing better each time, and succeeding together. When you join us, you're not just taking on a job;

you're becoming part of a customer-centric culture driven by collaboration, expertise, and innovation. If you're looking for a place to grow, share your ideas, and make an impact, we’d love to have you on our team.

• Evaluate and improve key manufacturing processes—including extraction, blending, CIP, and packaging—using sound engineering principles and data-driven analysis.
• Assess current and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for process enhancement, automation, and cost reduction.
• Develop and maintain P&IDs for existing and evolving processes.

• Lead projects from concept through capital proposal, approval, installation, and implementation.
• Build robust business cases in partnership with Finance and cross-functional stakeholders, including cost-benefit analyses and ROI justification.
• Ensure all engineering solutions meet the highest standards of process safety, occupational safety, and sanitary design.
• Manage internal and external resources to deliver projects on time and within budget.

• Lead all…