Sr. Engineer, Product Commercialization
Supporting North American manufacturing for The Hershey Company, the Senior Engineer, Product Commercialization Engineering creates conceptual and detailed engineering designs and prepares cost estimates for capital projects and process solutions. Further, this engineer implements, executes and manages small- to medium-sized capital projects. The ideal candidate for this role will have non-chocolate sugar confectionery (gummies, chews, hard candy, chewing gum, mints, licorice, panning, etc.) engineering experience in process development engineering, process engineering, or plant engineering.
Duties and Responsibilities
This position reports to the Senior Manager, Product Commercialization Engineering and works collaboratively with other engineers, manufacturing business units, Quality and Regulatory Compliance, Marketing and Sales teams, and vendors. The successful candidate demonstrates integrity, strong communication and people skills, an analytical mindset, project leadership and technical expertise. They may have the following day-to-day duties:
The expectation is that the individual relocates to the Central PA area as 80-90% of this role must be completed on site in the office, Pilot Plant, or at a Plant. This candidate can expect an average of 50% domestic or international travel time. 10-20% of the job responsibilities can be completed remotely.
Education and Training
Candidates must have at minimum a bachelor’s in chemical, mechanical, food or agricultural engineering, or other closely related field.
Experience and Skills
The Hershey Company is the leading North American manufacturer of quality chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery and chocolate-related grocery products. The company also is a leader in the gum and mint category. As a leading consumer packaged goods company, our ability to predict and adapt to a complex regulatory environment while executing strategic projects is critical to our continued success.
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The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans
If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).
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