Process Engineer

As a Process Engineer, you’ll be a key driver behind how our products are made—today and tomorrow. You’ll support day-to-day manufacturing while also shaping improvements, scaling innovations, and optimizing processes to meet evolving market demands. If you enjoy solving complex problems, improving efficiency, and working hands‑on with production teams, this role gives you real impact.

• Own and optimize production processes for both existing and new products
• Develop and manage mass and energy balances to improve performance and sustainability
• Partner with internal teams and customers to deliver new ingredients and process solutions
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using data, Lean principles, and statistical analysis
• Identify opportunities to improve production rates, yields, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Reduce processing costs through yield improvements and alternative raw material sourcing
• Create, maintain, and improve process documentation, control variables, and troubleshooting guides
• Track process KPIs, analyze performance trends, and drive measurable improvements
• Train and support operations teams on process control systems and core process fundamentals
• Lead and participate in cross‑functional teams to resolve complex processing challenges
• Support toll manufacturing and execute small capital improvement (CAPEX) projects
• Drive scale‑up of new products from pilot to commercial production and introduce new process technologies
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards
• Actively participate in site safety programs and ongoing safety training

• 2+ years of experience in industrial wet processes (experience with yeast extract or spray‑drying is a plus)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven mindset
• Ability to think strategically and manage complex, interconnected processes
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team‑first approach
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocessing/Bioproducts, Food Engineering, or a related field