Sr. Process Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Process engineer

Duration: 3 years

Location: Elizabethtown, PA

Start Date: 8/3

Language(s): None

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week with possible up to 50

Background Check/Drug Screen Required

Position Summary

Our client, a global leader in the food manufacturing industry, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to support multiple capital engineering initiatives at its manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania. This consultant will play a key role in the installation of a new production roaster while simultaneously leading engineering efforts for the design and asset replacement of an existing roasting system.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing capital projects within a food or beverage manufacturing environment and will serve as the technical liaison between plant operations, third-party engineering firms, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution from design through commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering support for the installation, startup, and commissioning of a new industrial roasting system.
• Lead engineering activities related to the design and replacement of an existing production roaster.
• Collaborate with third-party engineering firms on equipment and process design.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and recommend equipment upgrades and process improvements.
• Identify and implement required Critical Control Points (CCPs) and support HACCP/Food Safety requirements for new and modified production processes.
• Support capital project planning, execution, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within established quality standards.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and process optimization initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of process engineering experience within food, beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or similar manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large capital equipment installation or replacement projects.
• Experience with process equipment such as roasters, ovens, dryers, thermal processing equipment, mixers, conveyors, or similar manufacturing systems.
• Strong understanding of process design, equipment commissioning, and manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and Critical Control Points (CCPs).
• Experience coordinating with external engineering/design firms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in coffee, confectionery, pet food, or other food manufacturing facilities.
• Experience with large-scale equipment modernization or brownfield capital projects.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations, GMPs, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.

Additional Information

• This is a long-term contract opportunity with an anticipated duration of approximately three years.
• Local candidates are preferred; however, exceptional candidates requiring per diem will be considered.
• Interviews will consist of an initial virtual panel followed by an onsite interview.