Senior Process Development Engineer I

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

At HP Hood LLC, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other - One Team One Company!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary

Collaborate with product development scientists in the development, process design, scale up, commercialization and renovation of products. The position will improve manufacturing processes to enable consistent delivery, enhanced efficiency, reduced cost, improved sustainability, and maximized profitability. Proactively maintain material handling, batching, and processes and actively engage cross-functionally to bring new products to market.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and implement projects focused on new products, process, ingredients, and continuous improvement:

• Generate reports and writes project proposals.

• Present design and research to internal customers.

• Actively engage cross-functionally to drive the Customer to Concept process and bring new products to market.

• Develop processes to meet production and consumer needs; measures process capabilities with the plants.

• Proactively maintain material handling, batching, and process and new technology and equipment to improve process/efficiency of the business.

• Use and proactively share knowledge associated with statistical analysis, Design of Experiment, and Statistical Process Control.

• Author comprehensive process instructions/specifications.

• Travel required as needed for business; communicate with supervisor when not manageable.

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of food industry experience

• PhD/Masters/Bachelor of Science/Engineering degree in relevant scientific field of study

• Certifications such as 6 sigma and ELP are highly beneficial

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of engineering and/or data analysis of food science, sensory science, and ingredient functionality/handling.

• Strong knowledge of Consumer Packaged Goods product processes and line equipment.

• Understanding of technical process parameters associated with products and the relationship with Customer and Consumer needs.

• Deals with concepts and complexity; can comfortably handles risk and uncertainty; can decide and act without having the total picture.

• Strong self-accountability to meet deadlines and drive results; is accountable for own work; meets timelines and expectations; works independently and is accountable to deadlines while flexible to changing business needs.

• Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

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