Process Engineer

TITLE: Process Engineer

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Cuisine Solutions

POSITION REPORT TO: Engineering Manager

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Food Process Engineer is responsible for working on future process lines and optimizing new equipment and processes installed into our current food plants.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years' or more in Food Processing facility

• Strong knowledge of food safety requirements

• Strong curiosity on innovation, food processing and food product

• Ability to communicate easily with cross functional team

• Comfortable performing in a fast-pace environment, with an ability to establish priorities, multitask, manage workload, and work under pressure

EDUCATION :

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Engineering or a related field

• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in MS Office

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research innovative process and equipment using conventional methods but also visiting professional equipment shows and vendors both in North America and Europe.

• Request quotes from vendors and verifies understanding and definition of the project.

• Shares all necessary documentation with equipment procurement team

• Keeps in close contact with the selected vendor during project acting as a reference person representing Cuisine Solutions.

• Keeps documentation updated in the engineering sharepoint.

• Participates to the FAT generally happening at the vendors to verify equipment compliance and functionalities.

• Upon installing new processes or equipment, the Food Process Engineer will facilitate bridging the gap between engineering phase and operation.

• Amongst other responsibility, he will identify bottlenecks or major improvement needs into current plants and suggest action plan for future remodeling including timing, investment level and payback.

• On occasions, may be a resource for support for the maintenance or operations team to facilitate communication with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing).

• Performs other duties as may be assigned by management.

• Position requires travel to the different plants, suppliers and equipment shows including overseas.