Process Engineer / Senior Process Engineer

Headquartered in Marshall, Minnesota, The Schwan Food Company is the largest, branded frozen-food company in the United States. Schwan's® offers home delivery to customers throughout the 48 contiguous United States as well as operating with a large presence in the foodservice channel and high visibility in the retail frozen food aisle. The company has 19 brands including Tony's®, Red Baron®, Freschetta®, Edwards®, Mrs. Smith's and the Schwan's® brand.

Position Description:



GENERAL PURPOSEThis position is responsible for the investigation, development, improvement, and testing of new or modified food processing techniques. The position also supports department and corporation strategies by providing quality and customer focused support of the Process Engineering group in the areas of process development and engineering, test runs, and specification development.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDevelops and commercializes new process technology and new processing equipment within Schwan's manufacturing and co-packer facilities.Interfaces with manufacturing and operation engineering department to identify, educate and implement major cost savings projects involving new processes, processing technology, and equipment.Assists with development of training programs for operations personnel in executing and operating new processes and processing equipment in the areas of operation, maintenance, and sanitation.Works with other R&D groups, manufacturing and engineering departments to develop process and equipment specifications for existing and new equipment or production lines including any improvement and/or changes.Works with applied research, product development and manufacturing staff to develop process or equipment to reach attainment goals of new or existing production line. Develops, presents, and communicates preliminary capital proposals of new processing technology, equipment, or cost reduction opportunities including determination of ROI and other benefits, process or equipment specifications, and estimated capital investment and production capacity and attainment.Documents all work according to established procedures and guidelines and prepare various project reports to project personnel and project leader to ensure complete communication of project status, progress, issues, solutions, timeline, and accountability.Develops and implements project plan and schedule.



Level based upon qualificatons.

QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Bachelors degree or equivalentYears of Related Experience: 5-7 years related experience.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Working knowledge of R& D product development flow from conception to product launch. Ability to produce conceptual drawing with a CAD program. Ability to develop Process Flow Diagram (PFD). Working experience in the development of Process & Instrumentation Diagram (P & ID). Ability to perform cycle time study. Ability to perform pay-back calculation. Ability to write project proposals and reports. Working experience in the development of instrument specification. Working experience in the sizing and specification of equipment. Advanced PC skills including Windows environment: word processing, CAD program, and spreadsheet. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Advanced degree preferred

EEO/AA


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