Senior Process Engineer

Position Overview:

Schreiber Foods is seeking a Senior Processing Engineer to lead process optimization efforts in the upstream dairy processing area, including blending, standardization, heat treatment, filtration, and sanitation. You will work cross-functionally with operations, quality, capital engineering, and more to drive performance and food safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role ideal for engineers experienced in dairy, beverage, or other fluid-related food industries.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Optimization & Technical Ownership

• Act as subject matter expert in fluid processing systems (dairy preferred).

• Evaluate and optimize processing operations for:

  • Yield enhancement

  • Cycle time improvement

  • Waste and risk reduction

  • Cost savings and process capability

• Implement changes in standardization, heat treatment, filtration, and sanitation processes.

• Partner with data science and analytics teams to guide data-driven decisions.

Capital Projects & Equipment:

• Collaborate with project engineers to scope and execute medium-sized capital projects.

• Support equipment redesigns and upgrades for performance and regulatory compliance.

• Lead or support commissioning of new systems or modifications.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate documentation: SOPs, CCPs, P&IDs, process manuals.

• Standardize and share best practices across facilities.

• Own and audit Process Control Points (PCPs) and Critical Control Points (CCPs).

• Ensure adherence to HACCP, GMP, FDA, USDA, and internal food safety standards.

Safety & Risk Management:

• Perform FMEA, HAZOP, and LOPA assessments.

• Develop strategies to reduce process safety risks.

• Ensure process designs meet OSHA and company safety standards.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Interface daily with production, maintenance, QA, engineering, and supply chain teams.

• Partner with Controls/Capital Engineering and Reliability Engineering to enhance uptime and automation capabilities.

• Support internal audits, troubleshooting events, and root cause investigations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  (Chemical, Process, Mechanical, or similar – Chemical/Process preferred)

• 8+ years of experience in process engineering, ideally in food, beverage, dairy, or fluid-based industries

• Knowledge in:

  • Heat treatment (pasteurization, aseptic)

  • Blending and standardization

  • CIP/SIP systems

  • Filtration/separation techniques

• Experience with AutoCAD P&IDs, instrumentation, and PID loop tuning

• Understanding of food safety and process safety frameworks:

  • HACCP, GMP, QMS, FDA, USDA

  • OSHA, FMEA, HAZOP, LOPA

• Comfortable executing capital projects and cross-functional collaboration

• Willingness to travel up to 10%

• PE license is a plus (not required)

Perks & Benefits:

Retirement:

• 8% 401(k) match

• ~8% additional company contribution into ESOP

• → Total ~16% in annual retirement savings

Incentives & Support:

• Twice-a-year performance bonus opportunities

• $10,000 relocation bonus (plus moving package for 50+ mile relocations)

• Up to $5,000/year in childcare support, including payments toward babysitters

• $1,200/year HSA or wellness payout

• $600/year lifestyle spending account for mental health, fitness, and more

• Onsite nurse and counselor access

• Education assistance and tuition reimbursement

• Day-one medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage

• Paid vacation and holidays