R&D Process Engineer

R&D Process Engineer

Somerset - Somerset, NJ 08873

Overview

Salary Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Job Shift Office 8:30AM-5PM Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Category Research

Description

Do you love snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you're looking for!

At PIM, We Make The Brands You Love®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch's® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

We are looking for a Process Engineer interested in a career with a top ranked and growing snack company, to join our R&D department at PIM's Somerset site, New Jersey. This position will report to our Manager, Product Development & Processing, Research and Development.

Job Overview

Works within the parameters of manufacturing and personnel to develop or improve the processes to improve efficiency and/or decrease costs

Responsible for the overall process design and measures for the improvement of manufacturing

Formulates manufacturing processes for new products and works closely with Research and Development to scale up processes from the laboratory to production

Works to improve the present manufacturing or production processes to boost productivity, quality and profitability

This position interacts with production, engineering, QA/QC and plant management

Complies with GMP and HAACP guidelines to ensure food safety

Operates within given SOP parameters that ensure desired food quality results and maintain customer specification requirements

Qualifications

Works closely with R&D, marketing and other functions to formulate a manufacturing process for new products

Conduct trials for new products, to change/modify existing products or when new equipment is introduced

Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQFP

Follow PIM Brands GMP rules

Monitor fellow employees for adherence to GMP's.

Scale up products from the R&D phase to production

Work closely with plant and production management as well as engineering to develop a cost effective and efficient production process

Establish detailed specifications for the production of all products

Conduct tests on systems for efficiency and accuracy to obtain a quality product and cost effective process

Improve the present manufacturing or production processes to boost productivity, quality and profitability

Implement the transition of new technology

Identify and/or address process problems or product problems which can be related to the production process

Collect, interpret and analyze data to look for optimal results and outcomes

Develop new processes and formulations

Conduct process development trials to scale in the laboratory

Work with R&D to scale up products to the production process

Support conversion of small-scale processes into commercially viable large scale operation

Monitor modifications and upgrades, and troubleshoot existing processes

Work with engineering on equipment needs and sourcing

Work closely with product when processes are finalized and approved for implementation to ensure the complete understanding is achieved (turnover to production)

Optimize all processes for desired results

Prepare reports, flow diagrams and charts

Ability to work additional hours as needed

Education, Experience and Training

Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field is strongly preferred

Advanced degree in food science desired

Product development in a food manufacturing plant or setting needed

Excellent oral and written communication skills required, bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Ability to deliver professional and effective presentations to management and staff is essential

Computer proficiency in office software required

Must possess strong analytical, problem solving skills along with sound judgment

Statistical process control and quality systems experience required

Ability to anticipate as well as avoid potential problems based on prior experiences and knowledge of manufacturing and quality systems

Ability to work flexible hours when needed

Willing to be trained on other aspects of the business

Worksite:

The PIM Brands Manufacturing Site is located in Somerset, New Jersey

The PIM Brands Manufacturing Site is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

This position requires working onsite.

We are proud to offer:

Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (*based on eligibility and position)

Comprehensive benefits package - EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more

Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you in making optimal decisions for yourself, your loved ones, and your preferred way of life

Personal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidays

Business casual dress

Entrepreneurial and innovative culture offering the opportunity for internal career advancement.

Awards & Accolades:

#10 Candy Company in North America

#26 Global Candy Company

Makers of Welch's - #1 Fruit Snack in U.S.

2024 Advocate of the Year Award

Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development 2024

Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine 2024

Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market

Top 50 Employer in New Jersey

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PIM Brands is an e-Verify Employer