Senior Process Engineer

Conagra Brands•Indianapolis, IN

2d•$82,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will serve as the primary owner of process development for priority businesses and brands, leading major initiatives from concept through commercialization. You will focus on understanding the science behind critical process transformations and translating those insights into performance-based specifications that enable optimized system design. You will leverage process engineering expertise, external and internal resources, and a results-oriented approach to drive innovation, commercialization success, and continuous improvement. This position may include direct people leadership responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
Knowledge of unit operations, processing equipment, and process scale-up principles.
Experience applying project management practices and collaborating across cross-functional teams.
Strategic mindset with strong analytical, problem-solving, and cost optimization skills.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and learning new technologies, processes, and systems.
Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
Self-starter with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Minitab and process database management systems preferred.
Experience leading innovation, commercialization, or continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Minitab and process database management systems preferred.
Experience leading innovation, commercialization, or continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead process development and cross-functional activities on projects, particularly initiatives involving innovation and new technologies.
Develop cost estimates and capital requests for pilot, trial, and commercial-scale activities.
Apply scale-up principles for unit operations commonly used within the food industry.
Design and execute experiments using Design of Experiments methodologies where appropriate.
Evaluate project profitability drivers and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
Maintain accurate and complete records of experimental results, process development activities, and design work.
Analyze data, draw conclusions, and prepare reports and presentations to communicate recommendations and results.
Leverage internal and external resources to evaluate alternatives, solve technical challenges, and implement effective solutions.
Conduct literature reviews and develop summaries, conclusions, and technical insight documents.
Create and maintain process engineering playbooks, white papers, and technical knowledge resources while transferring learnings to manufacturing facilities when appropriate.
Develop and apply project management practices to support successful project execution.
Act as a change agent by championing innovative ideas with meaningful business potential and gaining organizational alignment.
Support the development of process innovation pipelines through subject matter expertise and creative problem solving.
Collect, analyze, and present process data to guide decision-making and direct project team efforts.