The Farmer's Dog · 1 hour ago
Director, Process Engineering
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expThe Farmer's Dog is on a mission to transform pet health by providing personalized, freshly-made dog food through a subscription service. As the Director of Process Engineering, you will lead innovation and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, ensuring the scalability and efficiency of new technologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and operational performance.
Food and BeverageE-CommerceConsumer GoodsLifestylePetPersonalizationSubscription Service
Responsibilities
Drive innovation, technological advancements, and continuous improvement across the organization
Lead the development of new technologies and methodologies that enhance product quality, food safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability
Design, test, and validate new processes, ensuring they are scalable and commercially viable
Introduce and refine innovative processing solutions, leveraging data-driven insights to improve manufacturing consistency, cost efficiency, and sustainability
Champion process innovation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to de-risk new technologies, improve throughput, and enhance automation
Ensure seamless technology transfer from concept to commercialization
Lead scaling up novel production methods, integrating advanced process controls, and continuously refining pilot-to-plant transfer strategies to drive business growth
Analyze complex process challenges, leveraging statistical modeling, AI-driven process optimization, and advanced problem-solving methodologies to unlock new efficiencies
Influence and lead cross-functional teams, shaping the future of process engineering and setting the standard for cutting-edge, high-performance manufacturing that prioritizes safety, quality, and sustainability
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in process engineering, specializing in R&D-driven process design, scale-up, and optimization
Deep technical knowledge of complex food processing systems
Strong foundation in continuous improvement methodologies such as TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, and DOE
Highly skilled in leveraging tools like Big Data Analytics (BDA), 5S, Kaizen, RCA, and FMECA to identify process inefficiencies and drive performance optimization
Experience in developing and implementing new process technologies
Successfully scaled up emerging technologies from pilot plant to full commercial production
Expert in advanced process controls, leveraging smart manufacturing, AI, and real-time process monitoring
Excel in problem-solving and data-driven decision-making
Strong ability to influence and collaborate across teams
Strategic mindset, capable of synthesizing technical insights into actionable business decisions
Compelling communicator, adept at engaging with executive leadership, technical teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
Highly adaptable and thrive in fast-paced environments
Willing to travel up to 60% to engage with R&D centers, pilot plants, manufacturing facilities, and global innovation partners
True R&D business partner, collaborating across engineering, quality, safety, and operations
Love dogs
Benefits
Dog-friendly office in Greenwich Village
Market-competitive compensation and equity packages
Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
Company supported mental health benefits
12 week paid parental leave
Competitive 401k plan with company match
Flexible PTO
Discounted fresh food for your pup
Your pet interrupting video calls (and in-person meetings) is now a feature, not a bug
Company
The Farmer's Dog
The Farmer's Dog is a pet food company that offers fresh dog food with online services.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$103.1MKey Investors
Insight PartnersShasta VenturesForerunner
2020-01-15Series C· $54M
2019-01-15Series B· $39M
2017-05-18Series A· $8.1M
Leadership Team
Jonathan Regev
Co-Founder, CEO
Brett Podolsky
Co-Founder
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