Food Processing Engineer in McMinnville, Oregon - #67509 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 67509

Food Processing Engineer
Our client is seeking an inquisitive and detail-oriented Food Processing Engineer to join their expanding team. With a recent investment in three new production lines, this role will be essential in driving process efficiency, reducing waste, and supporting the start-up of these new lines. This position provides an exciting opportunity to influence production and quality within a high-performance environment focused on nutritious snack products.

This role is onsite in McMinnville, Oregon.

Food Processing Engineer Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and address potential issues across the production line. Work closely with operators and production managers to recommend solutions that could involve adjustments to equipment, training, or process changes.
• Evaluate existing processes with a universal perspective, focusing on improvements that reduce waste and streamline production without sacrificing quality.
• Work with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to gain insights and coordinate improvements, particularly around existing lines and equipment. This role requires a holistic approach to production that balances machine performance with operational best practices.
• Use metrics and analytics to identify production bottlenecks, track performance, and implement targeted improvements.

Food Processing Engineer Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Food Science, Bioscience Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-5 years in an engineering or production-focused role, ideally with exposure to process optimization.
• The ideal candidate is a curious, problem-solving team player who can step back, analyze processes, and suggest practical improvements.

Preferred:

• Background in Lean Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement.
• Hands-on experience with production operations in food processing or similar industries.
• Familiarity with SAP and MS Office; Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus but not required.
• Ability to balance a detail-oriented approach with big-picture thinking to address broad production challenges.

Salary: 90k-130k/year. (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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