Sr. Process Development Engineer

Job Purpose and Impact

The Senior Process Development Engineer will support a core technology component area for the Food business as well as customers. In this role, you will drive and support the research group in a given implementation of business defined technology needs by working alongside food scientists to help develop processes, continuously improving efficiencies in standard work for the prepared food team. This position serves as a leader in process development, process improvement and piloting efforts and as a resource in one or more broad core technology components. You will develop, lead and execute research projects that are complex in nature and may require multidisciplinary approaches.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide subject matter expertise to project teams and functions by offering technical guidance and scientific insight for new process development and process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal partners to build and grow our businesses.
• Interact with consumers and customers to develop meaningful insights and translate them into concepts, prototypes, and commercial offerings.
• Ensure projects proceed according to plan and results are documented and communicated.
• Lead new product or high-performance innovation efforts.
• Identify and lead evaluations of external process or manufacturing technologies or facilities.
• Identify and develop new process or product opportunities that create distinct value and enable business growth.
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentorship to a subordinate group.
• Support and comply with corporate and local safety and food or product safety policies and procedures.
• Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience in process technologies and engineering principles relevant to process development and scale-up
• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree and/or Master's degree
• Protein development experience
• Ability to adapt and learn in a changing environment
• Experience in developing, leading, and participating in multidisciplinary teams
• Minimum 5 years of experience in new food process development
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process improvement or optimization efforts

Compensation Data

The expected salary for this position is approximately $115,000 to $140,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal.

Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.