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Process Engineer

Affton, Missouri💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-13 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop, optimize, and standardize production processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety within the plant.

Role type

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Builds

Food ingredient products (chocolate, creams, fillings, decorations) for B2B customers

Domain

Food manufacturing / Consumer goods

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Process optimization, continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen), process control systems, automation, data analysis, SOP development, equipment specification, validation, risk assessment, training

Preferred skills

Food/beverage manufacturing experience, capital project management, new product introduction scaling

Technologies

Process control systems, automation tools, data analysis tools

Responsibilities

Analyze manufacturing processes to identify improvements in throughput, yield, safety, and cost; Develop and implement process improvements to enhance quality and reduce downtime; Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot process issues; Lead or support capital and continuous improvement projects; Monitor process performance and develop documentation; Support new product introductions and scaling; Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards; Train operators on new equipment and processes

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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