Category Engineer

Chicago, IL, USFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10

On-site

Core

Manage end-to-end delivery of condiment technology projects, capital investments, and innovation trials for the Dressings Category at the Kilbourn Factory.

Role type

Senior IC manufacturing engineering lead (capital projects & process innovation)

Builds

New product launches, process improvements, and packaging line upgrades for dressings

Domain

FMCG / Food manufacturing (condiments, dressings)

Required skills

capital project management, plant trials, preliminary engineering, commissioning, process evaluation, equipment evaluation, cost control, timeline management, safety compliance, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

leading start-up of capital projects, R&D experience, product development knowledge

Technologies

packaging lines, control systems, processing equipment

Responsibilities

Lead technology and innovation projects for the dressings category; manage plant trials and commissioning of new equipment; act as factory representative for external teams (R&D, Brand, Procurement); establish commissioning protocols for packaging lines; collaborate on cross-plant improvement teams; ensure OTIF delivery of capital projects.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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