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Tillamook County Creamery Association · 2 weeks ago

Process Engineer (Boardman, OR)

Hermiston, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Tillamook County Creamery Association is one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, dedicated to creating high-quality dairy products. The Process Engineer will lead the design and implementation of solutions to improve quality and reduce costs while supporting new product development and enhancing profitability in cheese and whey production processes.

DairyFood and Beverage

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Own the engineering of the cheese, and powder production processes from milk receiving to cheese block formers, through WPC-80 and lactose manufacturing finished packaging

Collaborate with the Sales amp; Marketing teams to lead feasibility studies for new products

Evaluate, research and develop new/alternate materials, process methods, equipment and technologies

Provide technical support when growth, modernization and expansion occurs in cheese, and whey production and processing capacity to meet market demands with state of the art systems

Develop and implement processes, procedures, and methodology to improve efficiencies and quality of dairy products produced

Collaborate with Production, R amp;D, Quality and Finance to define expected operational success criteria and operational costs for proposed projects

Specify pumps, valves, and instrumentation in collaboration with the engineering automation team

Preparation of the RFP including clear statement of work, project success criteria, process flow diagram, equipment specifications, FAT expectations, and T amp;Cs adequate to support accurate vendor proposals

Verify performance of new equipment and process installations

Lead resolution of vendor technical performance issues with new equipment or processes

Provide design and operational oversight for utility systems and critical production and utility equipment

Provide technical support for maintenance when requested

Develop and track performance and maintenance of large rotating equipment such as centrifuges, fans, and compressors

Initiate, plan and lead capital and non-capital maintenance and equipment projects to ensure timely and cost-effective achievement of project objectives

Manage small to mid-sized capital improvement projects

Large project team member / SME (subject matter expert)

Project regulatory compliance (ODA, USDA, FDA, SQF, PSM/RMP)

Mandate adherence to all safety guidelines and work to provide a safe work environment for all employees

Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public

Communicate difficult concepts and negotiates with others to achieve the optimal solution

Act as a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company

Work under pressure, meet deadlines, and be flexible in working on multiple projects simultaneously

Demonstrate excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision

Demonstrate knowledge of P amp;ID development and engineering specifications development. Experience with piping layouts, tank/storage handling, and fluid diversion, mixing of fluid medias specific to cheese/dairy or CIP processes, as well as pumps, and valves

Solves moderately complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Demonstrates design capabilities in specification, verification, and calculation of fluid and thermal based processes

Utilize a computer with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint

Qualification

Process engineeringFood manufacturing experienceP&ID developmentProject managementProfessional Engineer licenseMass balance calculationsHeat exchange knowledgeUSDA Dairy StandardsTeam playerTime managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's or higher degree in engineering, chemical, mechanical or technical discipline or equivalent relevant work experience

5+ years food or beverage manufacturing processes

Demonstrate knowledge of P&ID development and engineering specifications development

Experience with piping layouts, tank/storage handling, and fluid diversion, mixing of fluid medias specific to cheese/dairy or CIP processes, as well as pumps, and valves