Process Engineer

Torani • San Leandro, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Torani is seeking a Process Engineer to support the growth and optimization of its manufacturing operations. The role contributes to the design and buildout of an expanded facility and to projects such as installing a sauce line and upgrading equipment. It combines process troubleshooting, controls design, project planning and execution, and team training, with a focus on productivity, safety, quality, and efficiency.

The engineer will support the startup and ongoing improvement of Torani’s sauce processing and packaging line. This includes validating programming control logic and hardware functionality, working closely with Manufacturing and QA, supporting production ramp-up, and using root cause analysis to resolve problems and improve performance. The role also leads and contributes to capital projects, including project planning, budget management, team coordination, construction oversight, contractor scheduling, resource planning, communication, cash flow forecasting, and training assessments.

The position also supports facility optimization, sustainability, wastewater compliance, waste-process standardization, and sanitation operations. The work is based at Torani’s Flavor Factory in San Leandro, five days on-site, with work from home as an exception.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of process engineering experience in the food and beverage industry.
• Project management experience with capital projects.
• Experience with process technologies such as CIP, agitators, pumps, powder handling, and pasteurization.
• Experience working with production and supply chain efficiency metrics.
• Experience with sanitary GMP food plant design.
• Experience designing and scaling ingredient processing systems.
• Experience with automated packaging lines.
• Knowledge of Safe Quality Food standards and implementation.
• Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering preferred; B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is also listed.
• Construction management experience.
• Knowledge and experience with HVAC systems, air compressors, boilers, chillers, homogenizers, pasteurizers, and plant electrical switchgear.
• Experience with a large ERP system such as Oracle or SAP.
• Experience with dairy-based sauce production.

Responsibilities

• Support startup and ongoing productivity improvements for the sauce processing and packaging line.
• Validate programming control logic and hardware functionality in collaboration with Manufacturing and QA.
• Guide production from initial ramp-up to stable, optimized operations.
• Use root cause analysis to identify production issues and implement effective solutions.
• Assist with project plans, budgets, project teams, and delivery of capital projects.
• Lead hands-on execution of capital projects, including upgrades and larger-scale initiatives.
• Manage construction efforts and coordinate schedules with contractor leadership while accounting for facility constraints and operational needs.
• Ensure projects have appropriate inputs, realistic timelines, necessary resources, communication plans, cash flow forecasts, and training assessments.
• Run productivity initiatives with the engineering team while supporting construction of the new sauce plant.
• Lead projects that improve plant sustainability and wastewater compliance.
• Support standardization of waste processes and initiatives that improve sanitation operations.
• Troubleshoot automated sauce-making processes, design process controls, and train teams.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation for regular team members.
• Profit sharing.
• Annual bonus.
• 401(k) company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision premiums fully paid for team members.
• Paid time off.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Company and cultural heritage celebrations, team lunches, and milestone celebrations.
• Unlimited Italian sodas and flavored lattes, and opportunities to taste products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level