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MOHR Talent · 1 day ago

Manufacturing Process Engineer (Food & Beverage)

Minnesota, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$120K/yr - $135K/yr

3+ years exp

MOHR Talent is partnering with a large, high-performing food & beverage manufacturing organization to add a Process Engineer to strengthen process optimization, plant support, and capital project execution. The role involves troubleshooting production issues, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and providing technical support to plant operations and cross-functional teams.

Staffing & Recruiting

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot live production and process issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, throughput, reliability, and safety

Provide day-to-day technical support to plant operations and cross-functional teams

Evaluate, select, and support the implementation of new equipment and process technologies

Monitor plant performance, collect and analyze operational data, and translate findings into actionable improvements

Develop and execute test plans and process trials; analyze results and present recommendations to leadership

Support both plant-led and corporate-led capital projects, including scope development, cost/benefit analysis, budgeting, documentation, and execution

Review engineering drawings, technical scopes of work, and contractor deliverables

Perform engineering calculations required for conceptual and detailed design work

Assist with equipment startup, commissioning, and acceptance testing

Support the development, review, and implementation of operating procedures aligned with GMP, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

Interface with vendors, contractors, and suppliers to support equipment selection, installation, and field support

Qualification

Process optimizationAseptic processing systemsCapital project executionAutoCADGMP knowledgeProject coordinationCommunicationCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering (required; non-negotiable)

3–5+ years of plant-based process or manufacturing engineering experience in food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments

Hands-on experience supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations

Strong Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency; comfort working with operational data

Working knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, FDA, USDA, and OSHA regulations

Strong communication, documentation, and project coordination skills

Ability to work cross-functionally and effectively manage vendors and contractors