Sr. Process Engineer

''•Simonds Parish, NB

3d•CA$85,500 - CA$114,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead the development, validation, and scale-up of innovative food technologies and processes within a transformational R&D environment. Operate at the intersection of Desirability, Viability, and Feasibility (DVF) to ensure ideas are translated into scalable, manufacturable, and economically viable solutions. Define and translate critical product and process attributes into clear technical and equipment requirements to deliver successful business outcomes. Success is measured by decision quality, risk reduction, and value creation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, or a related field
5–8+ years of experience in process development, scale-up, or manufacturing environments
Proven project leadership with demonstrated delivery of measurable business outcomes
Experience working with early-stage or novel technologies is strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of food safety, quality, regulatory requirements, and industrial process design
Hands-on experience taking concepts through proof of concept and pilot-scale development
Familiarity with intellectual property considerations, external partnerships, and contract frameworks
Recognized expertise as a subject matter expert in a defined technical area
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking capabilities
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments with a DVF mindset
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills
High ownership, accountability, and organizational effectiveness

Responsibilities

Lead technology development projects from ideation through proof of concept, pilot, and scale-up
Design and execute experiments to identify and retire key technical and scale-up risks early
Validate processes for efficiency, quality, food safety, and manufacturability
Translate technical learnings into clear go / no-go / pivot recommendations
Define critical process attributes and convert them into equipment and system requirements
Integrate process science with manufacturing realities, cost, capital, and supply considerations
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, Quality, and external partners
Connect technical decisions to business value, including cost, margin, and risk implications
Prepare and present technical documentation, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders
Own technical workstreams with clear milestones, learning objectives, and exit criteria
Mentor junior team members and help elevate technical capability across the organization
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in a defined technical area (e.g., coatings, thermal processing)