Senior Process Engineer

Description

• Responsible for the design and implementation of integrated dairy process projects including fluid milk processing, cheese manufacturing, yogurt and cultured products, ice cream production, and dry dairy processing systems. This includes process equipment selection, installation specifications, vendor and contractor management, and process electrical/control and instrumentation design integration as well as construction management and start-up support.
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening relationships with our dairy clients and team.
• Ensure all process designs comply with 3-A Sanitary Standards and Accepted Practices, FDA Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO), USDA regulations, and applicable state dairy regulations. Serve as technical resource for hygienic design principles and regulatory compliance.
• Design CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems, HTST/UHT pasteurization systems, separation and standardization equipment, homogenizers, and associated dairy processing equipment in accordance with 3-A standards and PMO requirements.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and third-party inspectors to ensure compliance with Grade A dairy standards and facilitate equipment certifications.
• Accountable for all aspects of client development and project execution including: proposal development and presentations, project team leadership, project budgets and forecasting, vendor/contractor management, equipment procurement, schedule management, project engineering, and site management/installation support.
• Responsible for managing all aspects of integrated design-build dairy process projects in the range of $2MM to $10MM.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of industrial project engineering experience involving dairy process systems and related automation applications.
• Strong analytical skills, basic understanding of project management fundamentals as well as strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, & AutoCAD).
• Familiarity with FDA Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO), USDA dairy regulations, and Grade A dairy facility requirements. Experience working with state regulatory agencies and third-party inspection programs is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of process flow diagrams, piping & instrument diagrams, mass & heat balances, sanitary piping system design, pump sizing (including sanitary centrifugal and positive displacement pumps), and process instrumentation & control principles specific to dairy applications.
• BS in Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Dairy Science, or Mechanical Engineering is preferred but consideration will be given to other engineering degrees based on actual experience in dairy processing.
• A practical understanding of sanitary welding requirements (orbital welding), surface finish specifications, and construction methods compliant with 3-A standards. Knowledge of process electrical/control and instrumentation design integration is preferred.
• Experience with dairy processing equipment including HTST/UHT pasteurizers, separators, homogenizers, evaporators, spray dryers, membrane filtration systems, cheese vats, and CIP systems.
• Candidates need to possess effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. This position requires an individual who is a self-starter and can work with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of dairy microbiology fundamentals, thermal processing requirements, and food safety programs including HACCP, SQF, and FSMA as they apply to dairy manufacturing.
• Willing and able to travel as necessary for project requirements to include but not be limited to: project installation and start-up activities, client meetings, company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars (IDFA, 3-A SSI conferences), forums, or conventions, etc.
• Strong knowledge of 3-A Sanitary Standards and Accepted Practices, including understanding of surface finish requirements, drainability, cleanability, and hygienic design principles for dairy equipment.

Benefits

Training + Development

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