Process Engineer II
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: World Headquarters
Compensation: $100,000 - $115,000 / year
Description
Department: Engineering
Location: On-Site - Milwaukie, OR
Shift: Monday - Friday, Full-Time
Wage: $100,000 - $115,000/annually, based on experience
Company Overview: At Bob’s Red Mill, we inspire joy with wholesome foods. Since 1978, we have been leading the natural foods industry by providing our customers with good food that makes them feel great. Wholesome means ensuring our food is of the highest quality, empowering and supporting our diverse group of employee owners, respecting our planet, and bettering our communities. We believe that joy is for everyone.
Position Overview: The Process Engineer II maintains up-to-date value-stream maps, analyzes production data, defines future state of optimized processes, and works with cross-functional teams to implement process enhancements that stabilize production systems.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
- Meets with Engineering and Operations managers to assess existing processes.
- Drafts process ideas to reduce costs and improve production rates.
- Performs risk assessments.
- Designs and tests process upgrades and new process systems.
- Ensures processes comply with safety food safety and quality standards.
- Performs process simulations and troubleshooting issues.
- Performs optimization tests.
- Develops routines and best practices to ensure product quality and safety.
- Develops standardized operating instructions for the upgrades process.
- Creates and maintains process documents and standard operating procedures.
- Collects and analyzes data to prioritize improvement projects and capital spend.
- Applies sound problem-solving techniques to solve manufacturing and/or material related issues.
- Organizes design of experiments (DOE) to isolate and control process variables.
- Participates in cost reduction efforts using Lean manufacturing techniques and leveraging expertise in areas including, but not limited to, changeover reduction, process flow analysis, and statistical process control.
- Participates in and recommends process improvement and layout through value-stream mapping (VSM).
- Leverages soft skills and relationship building techniques to engage people in processes to gain buy-in and perspective.
- Interfaces with ERP, Redzone, CAD, and quality management systems to drive data-informed decisions and improvements.
- Supports Operations and provides excellent customer service to the shop floor as a technically advanced employee.
- Assists with managing a variety of projects ranging from small to large, varying in level of technicality with demanding schedules.
- Distributes clear and concise project updates, problem resolution summaries, and other technical reports to all levels of the business as needed.
- Serves as a member of various cross-functional teams, such as the Accident Review Team, Energy Team, Scrap Team, and others as assigned.
- Supports, advises, and drives NPD tasks on behalf of Operations to test and validate new product manufacturing internally.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures and operates all equipment in a safe and food-safe manner.
- Complies with Bob’s Red Mill food safety policies and procedures including adherence to FDA regulations, Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Responsible for reporting food safety and quality concerns to Supervisors and/or Department Manager.
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None.
- The position reports to the Engineering and Fabrication Manager.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficient understanding of production processes, quality controls, costs, and other aspects in the manufacturing and distribution of goods.
- Possesses effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and data interpretation.
- Skilled in using data visualization software.
- Ability to identify and understand key input variables in all operations and processes.
- Ability to implement process control measures to reduce variability across operations and processes.
- Ability to drive root cause analyses.
- Adept at finding simple solutions to complex problems.
- Ability to identify opportunities for innovation and optimization.
- Ability to translate strategy into processes or projects.
- Ability to read and understand technical plans, blueprints, diagrams, and drawings.
- Understands fundamental design techniques, tools, and principles involved in mechanical production settings.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with a team using direct communication, respect, creativity, and emotional intelligence.
- Skilled in using Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Skilled in using ERP and supporting software.
- Skilled in using CAD programs.
- Skilled in collaborating and communicating within cross-functional teams.
- Skilled in simulating processes.
- Skilled in implementing Lean manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrate Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, and Determination.
- Ability to work in an environment where exposure to potential food allergens is or may be present.
Education and Experience:
- 5 or more years of process engineering experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, AND
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering or similar field; AND
- Food manufacturing experience preferred; OR
- Any combination of education and additional years of experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform assigned tasks.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiar with SQF, GMP, and HACCP programs.
- Skilled in using Autodesk suite.
Physical Demands:
- Frequently requires the ability to lift and stack products weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Position may require standing for up to 4 hours at a time.
- This position will require activities including, but not limited to, stooping, squatting, bending, and kneeling.
- Position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Work Environment:
- Use of personal protective equipment such as welding helmets, safety shoes, safety glasses, and gloves are mandatory.
- This position will perform work within all areas of the facility and may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease and extremes and difference in temperature.
- Employees will be exposed to common food allergens.
Benefits
We believe taking care of our community starts with giving our employee owners the resources to take care of their physical, mental, financial, and future well-being by offering a leading benefits package.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k
- Profit Sharing Program
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Paid Holidays & Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program – counseling, legal issue support, financial guidance, and more.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Childcare Discounts
- And MORE!
Purpose: To inspire joy with wholesome foods.
Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Determination
