R&D Sr. Process Engineer (Topeka, KS, US)
About The Position
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values-Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous-we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all. Hill's Pet Nutrition, a global leader in premium pet nutrition, is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join our Implementation & Support group at our Hill's Pet Nutrition Center in Topeka, KS. This role will be critical in adapting and expanding our innovative product portfolio, with a special focus on the canned segment of our business. If you are a skilled process engineer with a passion for pet nutrition and a drive for excellence, we invite you to apply. As a Senior Process Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of technology transfer for complete nutrition wellness and therapeutic foods for dogs and cats. You will lead the development and implementation of new products, from initial ingredient characterization and process design through to full-scale production at our manufacturing facilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in canned pet food process and formulation.
- Demonstrated understanding of process and formula development, as well as basic food science principles for canned and extruded foods.
- Experience in designing and executing scientific experiments.
- Proven ability to plan and lead cross-functional development projects.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Food Engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with least-cost formula development and thermal processing technologies (canning/retort).
- Experience using Google productivity apps and statistical software.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of new processes and formulas, ensuring they meet specific nutritional, quality, and cost requirements.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D to ensure successful product launches and ongoing business activities.
- Validate product performance through comprehensive analytical, biological, palatability, and stability testing.
- Collaborate on product design with scientists and clinical groups to guarantee final formulas deliver on required efficacy and claims.
- Develop and document process, ingredient, and finished product specifications.
- Manage project costs and budgets.
Benefits
- Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements.
- Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year).
- Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
