Process Engineer

Home Chef • Baltimore, MD

3h • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Process Engineer is responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements across the Baltimore location. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to improve process efficiency, equipment reliability and adherence to standard work processes.

Requirements

• Experience in food manufacturing is preferred; strong candidates may have experience in supply chain, plant operations, or operational excellence roles.
• Experience supporting and improving automated machinery, with a working understanding of mechanical systems, controls interactions, and equipment operating parameters.
• Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to drive results, manage conflict, build alignment, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and with external partners.
• Strong project management skills, with experience prioritizing multiple workstreams and facilitating structured problem-solving among diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience using Excel to analyze data, build models, and clearly communicate insights to partners.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and a can-do mindset, focused on finding solutions and enabling progress rather than identifying obstacles. Demonstrated willingness to take initiative, adapt to changing priorities, and take on work of varying size and complexity.
• High energy, strong interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to influence without authority while maintaining flexibility and accountability.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while also diving into the details required to execute and sustain improvements.
• Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field (please describe): STEM degree such as Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and 1-2 years of experience in operations strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Own improvements to portioning process automation between sprinter and leafy green machinery
• Build improvement plans around shipping accuracy and error reduction on all lines
• Partner with Operations to evaluate drop zone management process within meal bagging and portioning activities
• Own our Home Chef Operating system (HCOS) and drive improvement to each department pillar
• Develop, track and analyze key process performance indicators (KPIs), using data and on-floor observations to identify variability, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities impacting safety, quality, throughput and yield.
• Lead scoping & implementation of process improvements and updates to standard work, ensuring changes are practical, sustainable, and aligned with day-to-day operational activities.
• Maintain regular on-floor presence to observe process execution and assist with real-time troubleshooting of automation processes.
• Coach machine operators, leads, and supervisors on proper process execution and equipment operation, reinforcing adherence to standard work and expected performance standards.
• Develop, update, and deliver training materials tied to standard work to build operator capability and support sustained process improvements.
• Serve as a key liaison between plant operations and cross-functional partners, including maintenance, engineering, and corporate CI teams to communicate process needs, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Support process trials, new product trials, and process or equipment changes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
• 401k program
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

What This Job Offers

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