Process Engineer

Irca Group • Affton, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer supports manufacturing operations by developing, optimizing, and standardizing production processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety within the plant. This role plays a key part in driving continuous improvement initiatives, reducing waste, and ensuring that food safety and regulatory requirements are consistently met.

Requirements

• A four-year college or university program degree in relevant discipline (mechanical, electrical, chemical or food processing), industrial management or other technical discipline required.
• 2–5 years of experience in a process or manufacturing engineering role within food, beverage, or consumer goods manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) strongly desired.
• Working knowledge of process control systems, automation, and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work in a plant environment (temperature variations, standing for extended periods, wearing required PPE).
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement in throughput, yield, safety, and cost.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance product quality, reduce downtime, and optimize resource utilization.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and R&D to troubleshoot process issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Lead or support capital and continuous improvement projects, including scope development, equipment specification, installation, and validation.
• Monitor process performance through data collection and analysis; develop process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and control plans.
• Support new product introductions and scaling activities to ensure smooth transitions from pilot to full-scale production.
• Ensure all processes comply with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, USDA, SQF, GMP).
• Train operators and technicians on new or modified equipment and processes.
• Contribute to plant-wide safety initiatives by identifying risks and implementing engineering controls.

What This Job Offers

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