We are looking for an experienced Food Manufacturing Process Engineer to create food manufacturing production layouts and process flow diagrams, and to select and specify food production and processing equipment and components. This engineer will create production processes that improve productivity, increase food safety, and reduce manufacturing costs for our clients throughout the U.S.
The ideal candidate is familiar with food manufacturing processes in the bakery, dairy, and meat industries. The Food Manufacturing Process Engineer must plan, design, and specify food production processes using software such as AutoCAD and Revit for production flow, layout planning, and process flow diagrams. Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets is necessary to process calculations, equipment lists, and specifications.
Responsibilities
Develop, configure, and optimize food production processes from inception through start up
Communicate with clients throughout the project to discuss and review objectives, options, budgets, costs, and schedules
Visit clients on-site to evaluate food production and processes and gather data
Create mass/process flow diagrams for food production and processing operations
Generate the space requirements for food production and process equipment
Develop operational layout drawings showing the food process and support functions
Provide food process equipment documentation and specifications
Review food safety needs related to government or third-party regulations
Develop budgets, costs, and schedules
Requirements
BS degree in Engineering
Analytical thinker with excellent interpersonal communication skills
AutoCad or REVIT skills
Proven work experience in developing manufacturing processes