Staff Engineer Process

Location: Remote

How will you fit in the big picture?

Reporting to the Director of Engineering – Salty Snacks in the Salty Snacks Engineering Group and working remotely, traveling as needed, the Staff Process Engineer (Engineer V) position will lead the conceptual and detailed engineering design, execution, and implementation of high complexity projects requiring functional and industry expertise while leveraging relationships to deliver business results. This position requires a critical thinker who possesses advanced technical knowledge, and who has demonstrated exceptional problem solving and optimization skills. This position will work collaboratively with both technical and business partners, with the advanced capability to communicate complex technical subject matter in verbal and written form to audiences at all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity and possess the leadership attributes required to guide and influence cross functional teams and contribute to critical meetings with Senior Management.

· Conceptual and detailed engineering design and cost estimation for capital project development.

· Implementation & Execution of capital projects.

· Mentor peers on food industry processes, construction practices, standards, and codes.

· Problem solving through application of technical acumen and creative thinking

· May manage process-focused capital projects.

· May manage co-ops or interns, including interviewing and selection.

· Other Corporate Engineering functions (Project Management, Electrical, Packaging, Civil, Utilities)

· Plant Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Safety, and Quality Assurance

· Quality and Regulatory Compliance

· Environmental, Health, and Safety

· Operations Business Development

· Technical and professional employees within Global R&D and Salty Pilot Plant Operations

· Marketing

· Manufacturing Alliances

· Procurement

· External Vendors

· This position will require domestic and international travel at times to support the ongoing business. Travel is project dependent, but on average 35% -50% travel over time but may be 60% to 80% during certain project phases.

What will you do?

· Develop manufacturing alternatives that meet the business

· Construction scope and bid package development for small to large capital projects.

· Coordinate and oversee the Equipment and system installation, check- out, and commissioning.

· Responsible for process support, troubleshooting, and optimization during startup.

· Lead training of manufacturing personnel including operators, supervisors, QA, and maintenance on the key operating parameters of the process.

· Successful transition of deliverables and documentation to Plant Operations and Maintenance staff.

· Budget, schedule, and resource management of process-focused capital projects.

· Lead multi-functional teams ensuring projects are executed successfully.

· Make critical decisions under pressure and with limited information.

Accountabilities

1. Lead Development and Optimization of Process Equipment Designs and enhances manufacturing systems by preparing PFDs, P and IDs, specifications, and scopes of work. Ensures designs meet safety, quality, production rate, and performance standards. Solves complex technical challenges by evaluating alternatives, conducting tests, and validating performance.

2. Execute and Coordinate Advanced Technical Projects Leads small teams or works independently to execute project plans with clear milestones and technical deliverables. Prioritizes tasks, manages technical risks, and ensures timely completion based on data-driven decision-making. Validates solutions through structured testing and iterative refinement.

3. Lead Installation, Checkout, and Commissioning Oversees installation and startup activities to ensure equipment performs to design intent. Troubleshoots complex issues during commissioning and drives resolution to meet schedule and safety requirements. Ensures documentation is complete and handed over to operations.

4. Collaborate to Develop Manufacturing Solutions Works with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and OEMs to ensure solutions are feasible and aligned with production needs. Communicates engineering decisions clearly and provides rationale based on performance data. Balances trade-offs to optimize operability, maintainability, and cost.

5. Drive Process Optimization and Technology Adoption Identifies improvement opportunities through data evaluation, loss analysis, and experimentation. Introduces new technologies or methods to enhance system performance. Ensures improvements are standardized and sustained across similar operations.