Associate Engineer, R&D Process Engineering

Campbell's • NJ

69d • $77,400 - $111,200

About The Position

The Associate Process R&D Engineer in Meals and Beverages is responsible for supporting process development of new products, evaluating cost improvement initiatives, and troubleshooting manufacturing issues within the Soup & Broth R&D Team under close supervision by a manager and/or seasoned process engineer. Collaboration with the more experienced engineers will provide guidance and assistance while the individual develops an understanding of the Process R&D Engineering function. This individual will perform basic plant/pilot plant feasibilities, implementation of new product/processes/packaging initiatives, as well as improving and troubleshooting manufacturing issues. Foundational understanding of documentation and communication skills for all testing results is required, with emerging skills in experimental design, knowledge of manufacturing systems & processes, and technical leadership within the R&D function.

Requirements

• BS Engineering Required.
• Minimum 1-2 years in Food, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering within R&D or Manufacturing Facility (or related co-op/internship experiences).

Nice To Haves

• Basic Understanding of scale-up and manufacturing technical challenges.
• Proficient decision-making and project management.
• Emerging ability to multitask and work comfortably with senior engineers and/or cross-functional partners within R&D, corporate engineering, and business teams.
• Experience with technical food knowledge (i.e. equipment/ processes) and associated applications.
• Emerging thought leadership for technical programs.
• Collaborative working style; proactive self-starter.
• Emerging influence/communication skills with functional partners in a way that fosters collaboration.
• Basic communication skills – verbal and written.
• Developing presentations skills & ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the manager, senior engineer, or product development to perform basic plant/pilot plant feasibilities.
• Implement new product/processes/packaging initiatives.
• Improve and troubleshoot plant manufacturing issues.
• Evaluate formula margin opportunities with close collaboration with the Enabler Acceleration Team.
• Develop test plans (i.e. design of experiments) for all feasibility work.
• Learn all plant/pilot plant equipment to enable successful translation and scale-up.
• Troubleshoot against product & ingredient technical problems/gaps across the Soup & Broth platform.
• Develop technical thought leadership, business & creative problem-solving skills.
• Develop project management & prioritization skills.
• Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of external activities (new technologies, best practices, regulations, etc.) for continued growth and development.
• Partner with R&D Innovation Team on Soup & Broth products to solve technical process and/or ingredient challenges before commercialization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Matching 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
• Unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• Free access to the fitness center (if in WHQ).
• Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Campbell’s Cares program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree