DISHER
Food & Beverage
SeniorProcessEngineer
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“Senior Process Engineer at DISHER. Skills: Process engineering, Food manufacturing, Process optimization, Capital projects. Design food production processes. Develop food production processes”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve yield; Improve efficiency; Improve quality; Minimize waste; Optimize ingredient utilization; Enhance performance; Reduce production challenges
Industry & Context.
Technical problem solving; Data-driven decision making; Process capability evaluation; Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, 5–8+ years process engineering experience, Food manufacturing experience, Regulated CPG environment experience, Knowledge of food manufacturing, Knowledge of sanitary system design, Experience with AutoCAD, Experience with SolidWorks, Experience with design software, Familiarity with PLCs, Familiarity with process controls, Familiarity with automation integration, Understanding of GMPs, Understanding of HACCP, Understanding of food safety standards, Experience supporting capital projects, Analytical skills, Problem-solving skills, Communication abilities, Cross-functional collaboration abilities
Nice to Have
Experience with high-speed packaging lines, Knowledge of hygienic design standards, Lean Six Sigma certification, Experience in frozen food manufacturing, Experience in refrigerated food manufacturing, Experience in shelf-stable food manufacturing, Project management experience
What You'll Do.
Design food production processes
Develop food production processes
Create Process Flow Diagrams
Maintain Process Flow Diagrams
Create equipment specifications
Maintain equipment specifications
Conduct line capacity analysis
Conduct throughput modeling
Evaluate process capability
Identify yield improvements
Identify efficiency improvements
Identify quality improvements
Lead scale-up activities
Lead validation of new processes
Support capital project planning
Develop detailed equipment specifications
Participate in vendor selection
Review equipment layouts
Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing
Oversee Site Acceptance Testing
Oversee startup of new production lines
Ensure timely project completion
Ensure cost-effective project completion
Analyze production data
Pinpoint process inefficiencies
Implement Lean methodologies
Drive initiatives to improve yield
Drive initiatives to minimize waste
Drive initiatives to optimize ingredient utilization
Support OEE improvement efforts
Conduct root cause analysis
Address process challenges
Ensure process designs adhere to USDA
Ensure process designs adhere to GMP
Integrate hygienic design principles
Collaborate with Quality teams
Collaborate with Food Safety teams
Contribute to HACCP plan development
Contribute to risk assessments
Maintain compliance with OSHA
Maintain compliance with environmental regulations
Work closely with Maintenance
Collaborate with Operations
Resolve production challenges
Provide training for operators
Participate in sustainability initiatives
Develop standard operating procedures
Maintain engineering documentation
Maintain change management records
Ensure proper validation
Ensure recordkeeping for regulatory audits
Support management of process control strategies
Support integration of automation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration; Collaborate with Quality; Collaborate with Food Safety; Partner with R&D; Work with Maintenance; Collaborate with Operations
Communication Scope
Cross-functional leadership
Process & Methodology
Capital project planning, Vendor selection, Project management
Full Job Description
## Description Senior Process Engineer - Holland, Michigan DISHER is currently partnering with a leading food manufacturer in Holland, MI to fill their Senior Process Engineer position. This role is ideal for someone who can design, optimize, and continuously improve food production processes in a complex manufacturing environment while balancing efficiency, scalability, food safety, and operational goals. What it’s like to work here: This organization is committed to operational excellence, quality, and continuous improvement. Success in this environment requires strong process thinking and systems analysis, a lean mindset, technical problem solving, data-driven decision making, cross-functional leadership, regulatory awareness, and a continuous improvement mindset. The culture values accountability, collaboration, and a shared drive to create efficient, scalable, and compliant food production systems. ## What you will get to do Design and develop food production processes, including mixing, cooking, baking, extrusion, forming, packaging, and material handling systems. Create and maintain Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, and equipment specifications. Conduct line capacity analysis and throughput modeling to assess operational performance. Evaluate process capability and identify opportunities for yield, efficiency, and quality improvements. Lead pilot testing, scale-up activities, and validation of new processes. Support capital project planning from conceptualization through commissioning. Develop detailed equipment specifications and actively participate in vendor selection. Review equipment layouts to ensure compliance with hygienic design standards. Oversee installation, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and startup of new production lines. Ensure timely and cost-effective completion of projects. Analyze production data to pinpoint bottlenecks and process inefficiencies. Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or comparable methodologies t
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