Onsite Senior Process Development Engineer, Salty R&D

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About the role

  • Senior Process Development Engineer managing end-to-end process development for salty and baked snacks. Supporting technical problem-solving and process validation in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

  • Support end‑to‑end process development, scale‑up, and commercialization across multiple salty and baked snack platforms
  • Provide advanced engineering expertise in thermal processing, extrusion, frying, baking, drying, seasoning application, oil systems, airflow control, and overall process performance
  • Develop, optimize, and validate processes for multiple snack platforms
  • Design and conduct experiments to optimize throughput, yield, energy use, texture, color, and product consistency
  • Lead pilot-scale and full-scale trials for new processes, equipment modifications, and technology introductions
  • Partner with Operations and Engineering on equipment commissioning, FAT/SAT, and process validation

Requirements

  • BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related engineering field with 6-8 years’ experience
  • MS or PhD in Food Engineering or related field with 2-4 years’ experience
  • Experience with two or more of the following strongly preferred: popcorn, extrusion, frying, pretzels, baked snacks.
  • Demonstrated success scaling new products or processes into manufacturing.
  • Experience with DOE, statistical tools, and data-driven root cause analysis (e.g., Six Sigma).

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

Job title

Senior Process Development Engineer, Salty R&D

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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