The Process Engineer position is responsible for determining operations to produce products and develops processes to ensure quality, cost and efficiency requirements are met. This position troubleshoots problems with production and takes corrective action. The Process Engineer also researches the purchase of equipment or upgrades to existing equipment. This role will be directly linked to our Masterplan completion in our Cartersville, Georgia site with responsibility focused on the process side of the expansion. There will be support of the current infrastructure in some instances.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Evaluate, implement and monitor processes and operating systems for the manufacture of food and beverage ingredients.
Create/edit/maintain necessary documentation.
Work with maintenance to optimize equipment p.m. and calibration frequency.
Assess the availability of raw materials and their safety and environmental impact of the facility.
Support the conversion of small-scale processes into commercially viable large-scale operations.
Monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting data from other technical and operating personnel.
Work closely with other specialists (including scientists) for quality control of raw materials.
Assume responsibility for safety/environmental issues and ongoing performance of processes.
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee isoccasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is occasionally exposed to wet, warm, humid and cold temperatures.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is frequently required to sit (or stand) for extended periods of time; occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position in our Cartersville, Georgia Facility, and hours of work and days can vary depending on production schedule.
Travel
Less than 25%
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
8+ years' experience in food & beverage manufacturing
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in engineering or related field.
10+ years' experience in process engineering.
Safety/ Food Safety:
Döhler USA, Inc. is committed to providing a safe and secure work environment for all employees. It is the duty of all employees to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times. It is also the responsibility of management to do so.
Employee should Comply with all policies and procedures, including safety, food safety/security and GMPs.
Employee should report any unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor or designated party.
AAP/EEO Statement
Döhler USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Döhler USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Döhler USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Döhler USA, Inc.'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.