R&D Process Engineer

R&D Process Engineer

Job Details

Job Location

Somerset – Somerset, NJ

Description

Do you love candy and 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 people with experience in Process Engineer, interested in starting a SWEET career as part of our team at PIM.

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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

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