Staff Engineer Process

How will you fit in the big picture?

Reporting to the Senior Manager in the Process Engineering Group and working at the Technical Center in Hershey PA, the Staff Process Engineer (Engineer V) position will lead the conceptual and detailed engineering design, execution, and implementation of high complexity projects requiring functional and industry expertise while leveraging relationships to deliver business results.  This position requires a critical thinker who possesses advanced technical knowledge, and who has demonstrated exceptional problem solving and optimization skills.  This position will work collaboratively with both technical and business partners, with the advanced capability to communicate complex technical subject matter in verbal and written form to audiences at all levels of the organization.  The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity and possess the leadership attributes required to guide and influence cross functional teams and contribute to critical meetings with Senior Management. 

Specific Role Focus Area: 

• Conceptual and detailed engineering design and cost estimation for capital project development. 
• Implementation & Execution of capital projects. 
• Mentor peers on food industry processes, construction practices, standards, and codes. 
• Problem solving through application of technical acumen and creative thinking 
• May manage process-focused capital projects. 
• May manage co-ops or interns, including interviewing and selection. 

This role will interact and partner with: 

• Other Corporate Engineering functions (Project Management, Electrical, Packaging, Civil, Utilities) 
• Plant Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Safety, and Quality Assurance 
• Quality and Regulatory Compliance 
• Environmental, Health, and Safety 
• Operations Business Development 
• Technical and professional employees within Global R&D and Tech Center Operations 
• Marketing 
• Manufacturing Alliances 
• Procurement 
• External Vendors 

Travel Expectations: 

• This position will require domestic and international travel at times to support the ongoing business. Travel is project dependent. 

What will you do?

Conceptual and detailed engineering design and cost estimation: 

• Develop manufacturing alternatives that meet the business requirements and provide processing solutions for the project. 
• PFD & P&ID generation and development. 
• Equipment specification & selection and evaluation of equipment suppliers. 
• Cost estimating for capital projects and process solutions. 

Implementation & Execution of capital projects: 

• Construction scope and bid package development for small to large capital projects. 
• Coordinate and oversee the Equipment and system installation, check- out, and commissioning. 
• Responsible for process support, troubleshooting, and optimization during startup. 
• Lead training of manufacturing personnel including operators, supervisors, QA, and maintenance on the key operating parameters of the process. 
• Successful transition of deliverables and documentation to Plant Operations and Maintenance staff. 

Capital Project Management: 

• Budget, schedule, and resource management of process-focused capital projects. 
• Lead multi-functional teams ensuring projects are executed successfully. 
• Make critical decisions under pressure and with limited information. 

Accountabilities

Experience: 

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Food Processing, Confectionery, Pharmaceutical or related industries 
• Process engineering, process design and project