Process Engineer
About The Position
The Process Engineer supports the optimization of manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and automation systems across Cayuga Milk Ingredients' operations. This role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability throughout the production process. The Process Engineer analyzes process performance, troubleshoots operational issues, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and assists with capital projects and process modifications. This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in dairy processing, automation, and manufacturing operations while contributing to the company's commitment to operational excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Food Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, food, dairy, beverage, or related industries.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with continuous improvement or process optimization initiatives is a plus.
- Familiarity with process control systems, PLCs, instrumentation, or automation technologies preferred.
- Knowledge of food manufacturing or dairy processing is beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Monitor process performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, yield, quality, and throughput.
- Analyze production data and assist in identifying trends, losses, and process improvement opportunities.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities for process and equipment issues.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, and cost reduction.
- Assist with process documentation, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
- Provide engineering support for dairy processing systems including milk receiving, pasteurization, membrane filtration, evaporation, drying, packaging, and utility operations.
- Work with Operations and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot process upsets and equipment performance issues.
- Support process validation, startup activities, and implementation of process changes.
- Assist with maintaining process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
- Support troubleshooting and optimization of PLC, HMI, SCADA, and process control systems.
- Assist with automation upgrades, system testing, and commissioning activities.
- Work with engineering and maintenance teams to improve process monitoring and control capabilities.
- Support collection and analysis of process and automation data.
- Assist with capital projects, equipment installations, and process improvement initiatives.
- Support equipment evaluations, vendor interactions, and project implementation activities.
- Participate in startup, commissioning, and validation efforts for new equipment and systems.
- Contribute to efforts that improve equipment reliability and operational performance.
- Support compliance with FDA, PMO, SQF, OSHA, environmental regulations, and company standards.
- Assist in identifying and mitigating process risks that could impact product quality or food safety.
- Support food safety and quality initiatives through process monitoring and continuous improvement efforts.
Benefits
- Compensation decisions are made based on individual job circumstances considering skill level, previous experience, and education requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
