Sr. Process Engineer

Overview

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ Cheil Jedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron, Tony’s, Big Daddy’s, Villa Prima and Freschetta pizzas; bibigo, Pagoda Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s and Edwards pies! We bring families and communities together through great food.

Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

We are hiring a Sr. Process Engineer for our corporate team to work out of either Sioux Falls, SD, or Marshall, MN (with potential consideration to Minneapolis/St. Paul for the right candidate). In this role, you will be responsible for the investigation, development, improvement, and testing of complex, new or modified food processing techniques. The position also supports department and corporation strategies in the areas of process development and engineering;

test runs and specification development.

• Identify, develop, and evaluate new process technologies providing breakthrough capabilities for all innovations, renovations, and productivity initiatives within Schwan's manufacturing and co-packer facilities.
• Lead the process development and process capability assessment to ensure product design aligns with process capability.
• Develop and execute Commissioning, Qualification and Verification protocols.
• Apply advanced statistics, experimental designs (DOE) and six sigma in problem-solving.
• Interface with manufacturing and operations engineering departments to identify, educate and implement major cost savings projects or product improvements involving new processes, processing technology, and equipment.
• Collaborate with other R&D groups, Manufacturing, and Engineering to develop process and equipment specifications for existing and new equipment or production lines including any improvement and/or changes.
• Work with product development and manufacturing staff to develop process or equipment to reach attainment goals for new and existing production lines.
• Develop, present, and communicate preliminary capital proposals of new processing technology, equipment, or cost reduction opportunities including determination of ROI and other benefits, process or equipment specifications, and estimated capital investment and production capacity and attainment.

• Bachelor's Science in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical or Food preferred). Master’s of Science in Engineering preferred.
• 6+ years of related experience, ideally in manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of R&D product development flow from conception to product launch.
• Strong in statistical analysis and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Ability to develop and execute Commissioning, Qualification and Verification protocols.
• Ability to read and produce tooling conceptual drawings with CAD software such as Solid Works; 3D printing experience is a plus.
• Ability to develop Process Flow Diagrams and write preliminary capital proposals.
• Ability to perform mass balance calculations, cycle time studies, and payback calculations.

The base salary range for this position is $81,750 to $136,250 annually with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, and wellbeing support programs.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status,…