Heartland Food Products Group · 55 minutes ago
Process Engineer
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHeartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners and coffee products. The Process Engineer - Multi-serve will provide technical leadership for manufacturing and packaging processes, focusing on improvements in overall equipment effectiveness and operational excellence.
CoffeeConsumer GoodsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and lead Engineering projects designed to reduce waste, improve process capability, process reliability, increase OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), improve quality and manage capacity as required
Develop data acquisition and performance measuring techniques to gather and analyze critical data necessary to execute actions that improve product cost, quality and manufacturing reliability
Advise management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations
Plan, resource and establish priorities and sequences for OEE improvement projects by Design of Experiments (DOEs) and related tools to optimize manufacturing process performance
Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations, and develop recommendations and plans accordingly
Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts
Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods
Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing
Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations
Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes
Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness
Assist with the development of training in new or existing methods. Coach production personnel on best practices
Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes
Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment
Qualification
Required
BS in Engineering required
Preferred
Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred
3 years of engineering experience in a production manufacturing facility with emphasis on OEE and Manufacturing process improvements, Process & Equipment Design, and Project management preferred
Experience managing people and projects preferred
Experience in a food grade environment (FDA, GMP's, HACCP) with high speed packaging equipment preferred
Excellent computer skills, extensive Process and Packaging equipment design and operation, automation and controls (PLC, DCS, etc.) knowledge, solid analytical skills, demonstrated excellent interpersonal and Project Management Skills
Demonstrated proficiency in use of Process Excellence tools and Design for Six Sigma DFSS, (DMAIC, DOE, VSM, RCA, FMEA, etc.)
Lean 6-Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent, Certified PMP preferred
Company
Heartland Food Products Group
Heartland Food Products Group produces low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers, and liquid water enhancers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Heartland Food Products Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eddie Pellegrino
President
Recent News
2025-11-05
2025-11-01
Company data provided by crunchbase