Process Engineer

What you will do:

The Process Engineer leads the modeling, design and implementation of solutions to improve quality, reduce cost, and increase capacity. The Process Engineer works closely with Project Engineers to support exploring engineering solutions and with the Plant Maintenance and Engineering team to enhance profitability and growth by reducing operating costs and downtime.

Here’s a day in the life:

• Process Optimization & Innovation:
  • Support the development a long-term vision for process improvement, aligning with organizational goals.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation, cost reduction, and efficiency enhancement. Evaluate risks associated with these changes and propose mitigations.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on processes.
• Process Modeling:
  • Develop and maintain process models that support capacity, financial and risk analysis. Using these models as tools to support strategic decisions related to capital investments. 
• Design, procure, install and start up Process Elements of a Project:
  • Demonstrates design capabilities in specification, verification, and calculation of fluid and thermal based processes.
  • Design processes to support the project goals. Considering both short-term and long-term effects.
  • Specify equipment and instrumentation to support capital projects.
  • Preparation of the RFP including clear statement of work, project success criteria, process flow diagram, equipment specifications, FAT expectations, and T&Cs adequate to support accurate vendor proposals.
• Project Leadership:
  • Initiate, plan and lead capital and non-capital projects to ensure timely and cost-effective achievement of project objectives.
  • Initiate, plan and lead capital and non-capital maintenance and equipment projects to ensure timely and cost-effective achievement of project objectives.
• Manage small to mid-sized capital improvement projects.
• Process Engineering SME: Provide technical support for plant teams when requested.
• Ensure work complies with quality and regulatory standards.
• Ensure adherence to all safety guidelines and work to provide a safe work environment for all employees.
• Demonstrate knowledge of P&ID development and engineering specifications development. Experience with piping layouts, tank/storage handling, and fluid diversion, mixing of fluid as well as pumps, and valves.
• Can navigate unexpected challenges and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Taking ownership of tasks and takes on lessons learned.
• Excel at creative problem-solving. They need to identify bottlenecks, propose innovative solutions, and troubleshoot issues efficiently.
• Actively seeks to learn and explore new technologies or methodologies brings fresh perspectives to the team.
• Fosters a positive team environment, encourages knowledge sharing, and values diverse viewpoints contributes significantly.
• Excel in communication. Can lead teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and convey complex information clearly.
• Understands client needs, communicates effectively, and ensures client satisfaction.
• Utilize a computer with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
  

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering, chemical, mechanical or technical discipline or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 5 years food or beverage manufacturing processes.
• Have experience with the following: Mass balance process flows and calculations, heat exchange (conceptual, theoretical, & applicable), and food or dairy packaging experience.
• Experience working with multi trade based vendors/contractors.
• Show familiarity with USDA Dairy and 3A Sanitary Design Standards.
• A valid Oregon driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.

Physical requirements:

• Sitting
• Standing and/or walking
• Vision for machine or computer operations
• Hearing
• Must be able to travel 25-50% between Tillamook manufacturing facilities.