Process Engineering Specialist

Position Summary

This is a multi-faceted position providing process engineering support to the factory in the main areas of capital project execution and process line support. Responsible for project management, production line troubleshooting, administering budgeting, design, installation, qualification, and commissioning of new/modified process systems. Assist Production and Quality Departments to resolve non‑maintenance related production and quality issues. Conduct training, maintain and update documentation relating to job.

Assist in training and mentoring of new engineering staff.

• Follow up investigation using root cause analysis tools such as GSTD and/or DMAIC on process related issues.
• Provide resolution of process line quality deviations through formal requests such as ODIR, process deviations, and NCR’s.
• Investigate feasibility and scope analysis to determine potential operational improvements.

• Independently develop and design process systems for manufacturing of food products including liquid and powder.
• Conduct budget estimation, planning, and execution of projects.
• Develop and implement project descriptions, plans, timelines, resource requirements, costs and other associated project details.
• Mentor young process and project engineer during project development and execution.
• Prepare factory master plan and CAPEX submittal documents.

• Participate and contribute to cross functional improvement teams.
• Train maintenance and production employees on documentation and equipment operation for newly installed projects and/or new employees that are placed in critical areas.
• Direct and advise various groups (production, engineering, maintenance, etc.) on the implementation and use of the process control and data acquisition software and hardware.

• Ensure that guidelines and procedures are followed for process changes, including written management approval, clear change definition.
• Test and validate new designs to produce finished product.
• Update process descriptions, P&’s, and other documentation when change is implemented.

• Follow factory safety & environmental objectives & targets.
• Follow the plant safety rules; report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain compliance with regulations and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs.
• Understand the environmental aspects of the position and take action to reduce these environmental impacts by conserving paper, electricity, water etc. Will also recycle all appropriate materials (paper, plastic, food, etc.).

• Follow factory food safety, quality objectives & targets.
• Follow Nestlé Good Manufacturing Practices; report food safety and quality issues immediately.
• Maintain compliance with regulations, and refer to Nestlé Quality Management System on all related procedures and programs.
• Understand the food safety and quality aspects of the position as indicated on QMS, OJT's and SOP's that apply.

• BS Degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in process engineering & projects field.
• Experience in a food, dairy, pharmaceutical, etc manufacturing plant environment (preferably in infant formula and/or medical nutritional, dairy processing, spray drying process, or food/fluid products). Aseptic experience is a plus.

• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Above average communication skills (written and oral).
• Above average project management skills preferably in handling large scale projects (