Process Engineering Positions

Process Engineer
Red River Commodities is a leading processor of sunflower seeds and specialty grains, specializing in high-quality, nutritious food products. We pride ourselves on our sustainable practices, innovation, and commitment to delivering superior products to our customers. Our team shares core values focused on family, pride, passion, safety, and integrity. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Process Engineer to serve as the technical leader for one of our processes at a small manufacturing facility. This role requires a self-starter who can effectively manage and prioritize all aspects of engineering within a plant operation, driving both technical excellence and business performance. The Process Engineer will co-own key performance metrics with the Plant Manager.
Ensure all process modifications and operations adhere to company safety standards and local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
Maintain accurate and current process documentation, including process flow diagrams, controls diagrams, location layouts, and equipment files.
Take personal accountability to lead with safety in all that you do.
Become Subject Matter Expert on product flow and equipment.
Coach and teach the theoretical operations of equipment.
Ensure understanding of how decisions impact process performance.
Performance Optimization:

Maintain up to date technical documentation of location layouts, process diagrams, controls diagrams, and equipment files.
Take ownership of key process performance indicators and drive daily improvement.
Actively seek out losses and work with operations to eliminate.
Conduct research, physical testing, and data-driven analysis, to develop improvement projects.
Lead the development and implementation of automation and controls.
Leverage internal and external best practices to optimize operations.
Project Management:

Lead and manage several up to million-dollar projects from conception through commissioning.
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Develop project scope, business case, alternatives, cost estimates, and timelines.
Maintenance and Reliability:

Be the technical resource for maintenance and operations. Provide engineering support for complex equipment failures, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with maintenance and operations on preventative and predictive maintenance to drive up time and asset longevity.
Manage detailed turnaround schedules for plant downtime.
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline or related field

• 4-8 years of experience in process engineering or related roles
• Project management experience preferred
• Ability of working safely at large industrial job sites
• Experience with dealing with multiple projects at a time
• Working knowledge of HACCP, SQF, or food safety standards

Red River Commodities and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to maintaining a legal and compliant workplace.