Process Engineer-South Sioux City, NE
Military Spouse Jobs & VetJobs · South Sioux City, NE
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Military Spouse Jobs & VetJobs (industrial) in South Sioux City, NE. Develop, update, and maintain process documentation, SOPs, work instructions, and process flow diagrams.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Automation
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 760 other live process postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $91k–$130k, from 254 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 43%
- Lean 32%
- Six Sigma 24%
- Tooling 22%
- Team leadership 22%
- ✓ New product launch 21%
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Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Requirements
- ✓Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to noise, temperature variations, and food production areas.
- ✓Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs for extended periods.
- ✓Ability to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally.
- ✓Occasional travel required
Experience: Experience process engineering in a manufacturing environment. Food or beverage manufacturing, is highly desirable. Experience with food processing operations such as mixing, cooking, baking, packaging, pasteurization, filling, or thermal processing is highly desirable. Proven success leading continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field required.
Department: Engineering
Our company is known for its competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to advance. Depending on position benefits may include: Health/Dental/Vision, Disability, Life, Flex Medical and Dependent Care, Matching 401(k), Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation and Holidays.
Post offer physical and substance testing required.
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Overview
The Process Engineer is a technical leader capable of developing, optimizing, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality food products. This role partners closely with Operations, internal and external teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives, reduce waste, increase productivity, and ensure compliance with all food safety and regulatory requirements.
Process Optimization & Improvement
- •Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for increased efficiency, yield, throughput, and cost savings.
- •Monitor and evaluate production metrics, including but not limited to overall equipment effectiveness, downtime, waste, yield, and labor efficiency.
- •Develop and implement corrective actions to address process inefficiencies and production issues.
- •Support new product launches by evaluating process capabilities and required equipment modifications.
Operations Support
- •Collaborate with production teams to identify and troubleshoot process deviations, quality concerns, and operational challenges.
- •Conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions for recurring manufacturing issues.
- •Develop, update, and maintain process documentation, SOPs, work instructions, and process flow diagrams.
- •Establish and monitor process control parameters to ensure product consistency and quality.
Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- •Ensure manufacturing processes comply with FDA, USDA, GMP, HACCP, SQF, BRC, and other applicable food safety standards.
- •Support food safety and quality audits by providing process documentation and technical expertise.
- •Participate in risk assessments and validation activities for process changes and new equipment installations.
Capital Projects & Equipment Implementation
- •May assist in the design, selection, installation, and commissioning of manufacturing equipment and systems.
- •Manage engineering projects related to process improvements, capacity expansion, automation, and facility upgrades.
- •Work with equipment vendors and contractors to ensure successful project execution timeline expectations.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- •Collect, analyze, and interpret process performance data.
- •Present findings and recommendations to leadership teams.
- •Utilize statistical tools to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Additional
- •Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- •Perform all other duties as assigned.
- •Must have regular and punctual attendance.
Skills and Abilities
- •Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and food safety regulations.
- •Experience with process mapping, capacity analysis, and equipment validation.
- •Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
- •Experience with ERP, or similar manufacturing systems preferred.
- •Strong project management and organizational skills.
- •Excellent trouble shooting, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- •Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated Competencies
- •Analytical problem solving
- •Strategic thinking
- •Process Optimization
- •Results oriented
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