Sr Process Engineer

Campbell's•Camden, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Process Engineer coordinates and executes product and process development efforts for Salty initiatives supporting the Cape Cod and Kettle potato chip brands. The role supports new products and platforms, line extensions, cost savings, and quality improvements to meet consumer demand and expectations. This is a hybrid role based in Camden, New Jersey, with anticipated travel of up to 40%. The position works across Product Development, Marketing, Regulatory, Sensory, Flavor Design, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and snack plant operations to develop, test, and commercialize products and processes.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree concentrated in Food Science, Food Process Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
Product development experience.
At least 6 years of related experience with a consumer-packaged goods background.
Solid understanding of food science, business, operations, and commercialization processes.
Knowledge beyond process engineering, including product development, packaging, quality assurance, project management, marketing needs, and financial hurdles.
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify, interpret, and analyze appropriate data and provide detailed direction to development projects.
Ability to design and execute statistically valid equipment and product tests.
Ability to work independently and on cross-functional teams, with strong written, verbal, computer, and presentation skills.
Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to lead and manage multiple projects in a team environment.
Passion for food science, product development, consumers, and innovation related to new products, line extensions, and productivity opportunities.
Ability to consider the organization holistically beyond the R&D function.
Curiosity about the world and how things work.
Ability to travel up to 40%.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience successfully commercializing snack products in the market.
Experience with potato chip unit operations.
Experience in tortilla and pretzel manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Specify and implement processes and procedures that enhance product quality, reduce costs, increase plant efficiency, and facilitate technology transfer.
Conduct plant trials to develop, commission, and validate new or existing products.
Troubleshoot production problems, identify root causes, and help implement effective solutions.
Support moderately complex projects with little to no assistance; lead moderately complex engineering projects or investigations and support complex projects with some supervision.
Lead product development of new chip flavors and platforms through commercialization, including ingredient and flavor design, process development, financial considerations, and consumer considerations.
Conduct feasibility studies and implement new or improved product, process, and packaging initiatives.
Integrate process expertise into early product development and support efficient technology transfer between R&D and snack plants.
Assess situations, document manufacturing methods and procedures, and analyze and trend data to ensure systems reliably produce high-quality product within specification and cost.
Document test results, conclusions, process parameters, critical control points, and specifications.
Commission, validate, and start up new processes and equipment.
Drive development of innovative processes and technologies and commercialization of new business initiatives.
Build relationships across Product Development, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and snack plant operations during commercialization.
Communicate with stakeholders at multiple organizational levels, including senior and plant management, and contribute to cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Medical insurance beginning on the first day of employment.
Dental insurance beginning on the first day of employment.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
AD&D and life insurance for individuals, families, and domestic partners.
Matching 401(k) plan with enrollment available on the first day of employment and immediate vesting.
Unlimited sick time, paid time off, and holiday pay.
Free access to the fitness center for employees in WHQ.
Access to on-site day care operated by Bright Horizons and a company store.
Campbell’s Cares matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
Wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.