Process Engineer

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At Bright Farms, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. We’re focused on doing good for the planet, health, and employees by providing tools, training, support, and opportunities to Bright Farmers to improve their lives and the world.

Bright Farms is a national leader in the indoor farming industry with five high-tech, sustainable hydroponic farms. We grow lettuce smarter—from seed to leaf—with less space, no pesticides, and protection inside, delivering products in more than 4,500 retail stores across the East Coast, Midwest, and South. Our Lorena, Texas farm is the largest and most advanced greenhouse in the state, delivering fresh, locally grown greens year-round.

It spans nearly 480,000 square feet and will produce approximately 6 million pounds annually.

Specifically, you will [text appears truncated in the source; see responsibilities below]

• Analyze and improve greenhouse workflows, including packaging, planting, harvesting, irrigation and climate control through Kaizen events and Root Cause Analysis sessions to identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Work side by side with operators daily and learn facility-specific equipment to develop SOPs, mentor other technical teams, and train hourly and technical staff.
• Collaborate with Greenhouse staff to understand operational challenges and implement practical, employee-engaged solutions while coaching on Lean principles, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPC, DOE, regression models).
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers and vendors to design and implement process improvements and automation solutions.
• Collect and interpret operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and support process improvement and capital projects from concept through implementation, including timeline, budget, ROI and resource plan.
• Partner with HSE and FSQ teams on people safety, environmental and food compliance. Ensure all process changes comply with safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of process changes, performance metrics, and improvement outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Process, Production, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or related) or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in process engineering, preferably in agriculture, horticulture, food production, or manufacturing.
• Must be flexible to work on day or night shift depending on site needs.
• Expertise in data analytics tools (Excel, Minitab, Tableau, etc.) and experience with ERP/MES systems.
• Knowledge of automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA) and control strategy development.
• Demonstrated success leading cost savings initiatives, product launches, or system redesigns.
• Excellent communication, mentorship, and stakeholder alignment skills.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Industries
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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