Staff Process CI Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Oversee intricate product and process optimization initiatives from identifying opportunities and technical design to installation, startup, commissioning, training, and performance stabilization.

• Utilize knowledge in food science, confectionery manufacturing, process engineering, and structured problem-solving to enhance recipes, ingredients, equipment, and processes.

• Strategically plan and carry out proof-of-concept tests, bench and pilot studies, scale-up operations, manufacturing trials, sensory evaluations, and product sample creation.

• Create specifications, formulations, project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, process flow diagrams, and piping and instrumentation diagrams.

• Assess technical and financial viability, analyze results, manage risks and resources, and advise on whether projects should advance, modify, or cease.

• Oversee supplier assessment, installation, validation, documentation, training, and transition to plant operational teams.

• Drive focused improvement and root cause analysis initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and practical engineering judgment.

• Partner with R&D, Engineering, Finance, Quality and Regulatory Compliance, Manufacturing, and Marketing teams.

• Guide technicians and professionals involved in projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Food, Chemical, Mechanical, Biological Engineering, or another relevant technical discipline.

• At least 5 years of pertinent experience in food science, engineering, or a related domain.

• Proficient in process engineering, design, project management, troubleshooting, optimization, manufacturing validation, and implementation.

• Familiarity with food manufacturing systems, unit operations, sanitary design, process piping, valves, automation, instrumentation, quality assurance, and Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification required.

• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and TPM is essential.

• Excellent skills in project planning, prioritization, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Capability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

• Willingness to support atypical or extended hours as necessary for project completion.

• Ability to travel up to 70% of the time.

• Capacity to operate in manufacturing settings with regulated food allergens while adhering to food safety and site protocols.

• Experience in confectionery and manufacturing plants is highly preferred.

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1.

• Wellness programs that promote physical and mental health.

• Annual incentive opportunities.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Paid time off.

• Company holidays.

• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.

• Career development initiatives.

• Learning opportunities.

• Internal mobility options.

• Performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive benefits package that supports physical, mental, and financial well-being.