Process Engineer - Germantown WI
dsm-firmenich•Germantown, WI
•$87,000 - $110,000•Onsite
About The Position
In collaboration with the production manager of the site, the Process Engineer Identifies and reports daily the causes of non-performance in terms of productivity, efficiency and quality. They will also carry out weekly and monthly analyses of the performance of the production sectors under its responsibility and identifies the causes of recurring and non- recurring performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, microbiology, food science, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in food, biotech, or fermentation-based processes
- Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis and process improvement
- Strong understanding of unit operations (e.g., fermentation, mixing, separation, drying, blending)
- Experience with data analysis tools (Excel required; Minitab, Power BI, or similar preferred)
- Knowledge of food safety and quality systems (GMP, HACCP)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with microbial fermentation and biological processes preferred
- Familiarity with process control systems (PLC/DCS/SCADA) is an asset
- Experience with CIP/SIP systems is a plus
Responsibilities
- Own daily and weekly performance monitoring to identify losses in productivity, efficiency, and quality
- Analyze production data to detect trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities
- Lead and support Lean / manufacturing excellence initiatives to improve yield, throughput, and process reliability
- Develop and maintain performance dashboards and KPIs
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for production and quality deviations
- Facilitate cross-functional RCA sessions and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions
- Track effectiveness and sustainability of solutions
- Lead or contribute to process improvement and capital projects
- Coordinate cross-functional project teams and track progress against timelines and deliverables
- Support development and execution of process trials and validation activities
- Support new product introductions from R&D to manufacturing
- Lead or contribute to scale-up and technology transfer activities
- Ensure robust process design and successful industrialization
- Ensure all process changes comply with HACCP, GMP, and food safety requirements
- Participate in deviation investigations and non-conformance management
- Support audit readiness and regulatory compliance activities
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation
- Train and coach production teams on process understanding and troubleshooting techniques
- Share best practices across site and global network
- Participate in and support the site Management of Change (MOC) process
- Ensure process changes are properly assessed, documented, and implemented
Benefits
- annual incentive pay
- a retirement savings plan
- health care coverage
- paid time off
- recognition programs
- a broad range of other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
