Process Engineer

Torani•San Leandro, CA

8d•$115,925 - $128,805•Onsite

About The Position

Torani is seeking a process engineering professional to improve productivity and support people as the company grows. The role supports the design and construction of an expanded facility and projects such as installing a sauce line and upgrading equipment. It involves troubleshooting automated sauce production, designing process controls, training teams, and solving complex operational problems while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency standards. The Process Engineer will support the startup and ongoing optimization of a new sauce processing and packaging line, including validating control logic and hardware with Manufacturing and QA, supporting production ramp-up, and applying root cause analysis to resolve performance issues. The role also manages capital projects and construction activities, coordinates project plans, budgets, teams, schedules, resources, communications, cash flow forecasts, and training assessments. In addition, the position leads facility optimization initiatives involving plant sustainability, wastewater compliance, waste processes, and sanitation operations. The position is based at Torani’s Flavor Factory in San Leandro and is on-site five days a week, with work from home as an exception. The listed salary range is $115,925–$128,805.

Requirements

At least 3 years of process engineering experience in the food and beverage industry.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering; Chemical Engineering is preferred.
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.
Knowledge of 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 lift 50 pounds regularly.

Nice To Haves

Construction management experience.
Knowledge and experience with HVAC systems, air compressors, boilers, chillers, homogenizers, pasteurizers, and plant electrical switchgear.
Experience working with a large ERP system such as Oracle or SAP.
Experience with dairy-based sauce production.

Responsibilities

Support the startup and ongoing enhancement of the sauce processing and packaging line.
Validate programming control logic and hardware functionality in collaboration with Manufacturing and QA.
Provide technical support through production ramp-up and optimization, using root cause analysis to resolve issues and improve performance.
Assist with project planning, budget management, team assembly, and timely delivery of capital projects.
Lead hands-on execution of capital projects, including upgrades and larger initiatives.
Manage construction efforts and coordinate with contractor leadership on schedules, facility constraints, and operational requirements.
Establish project timelines, secure resources, and prepare communication plans, cash flow forecasts, and training assessments before implementation.
Lead facility optimization and productivity projects, including initiatives related to plant sustainability, wastewater compliance, waste-process standardization, and sanitation operations.
Troubleshoot automated sauce-making processes, design process controls, and train teams.
Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Benefits

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