Sr. Process Engineer

Position Title: Senior Process Engineer

Department: Engineering

Division: AGI Food

Location: Naperville, IL

About AGI

Ag Growth International (AGI) is a Canadian based food infrastructure company. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

The AGI Food Group specializes in the food and beverage industry. Clients have enlisted AGI Food's expert team to manage numerous challenging projects from start to finish, taking a flexible and collaborative approach that considers all stakeholder requirements, as well as the safety of everyone involved.

The Opportunity

Currently, we are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to add to our team in Naperville, IL. Join a team of Process Engineers in the design and implementation of projects in the Food and Beverage Industry.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and implement cost savings initiatives

• Perform feasibility studies and process designs for new product launches, facility upgrades and process improvements

• Frequent application of engineering fundamentals namely in the areas of bulk powder and dry ingredient handling, fluid dynamics, heat transfer and thermodynamics

• Perform field measurements to quantify design requirements

• Research and apply relevant codes and regulations

• Compose reports on recommendations to improve processes

• Identify all equipment capabilities, utility & infrastructure requirements, and develops Process Flow Diagrams and layout concepts

• Manage and drive design teams and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and vendors

• Compose control narratives to assist in programming of processes as per customer requirements

• Provide contractor field support and regularly inspect installation activities at client sites to ensure proper installation of all intended project designs

• Regularly inspect that contractors appropriately manage adherence to client safety measures

• Commission systems by testing and troubleshooting processes in the field; If required, work with vender technicians to remediate issues

• Regularly complete continuing education engineering and technical courses to further develop subject matter expertise

• Develop and update project requirements and specifications

• Assist in the development of bills of materials

• Conduct client site visits and inspections and prepare necessary written reports or updates

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

• 5+ years process design experience in the beverage, dairy, food and pet food industries

• Very strong technical skills

• Follows Engineering Best Practices

• Working knowledge of CFIA, FDA and USDA food equipment and design standards

• Understanding food plant Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs), area designations, clean design requirements and the impact to process and equipment layout designs

• Proficient with Microsoft Office

• Well organized, detail oriented, self-motivated capable of working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Able to work flexible hours, weekends if required to effectively manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.

• A valid driver's license - travel maybe required to support and service our clients at their premises.

• A valid passport

• Professional Engineer designation is an asset.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.