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Process Engineer


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Job ID:

406666

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Des Moines, IA, United States 
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120

Posted:

11.06.2025
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Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Process Engineer to join their growing team! If you have experience supporting multi-site initiatives and implementing process improvements this role might be the one for you!


Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Process Engineering (or related field)
  • 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role
  • Experience with process optimization, equipment validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and technical transfers.
  • Familiarity with process control systems and manufacturing environments
  • Proficiency in CAD


Responsibilities:


  • Recommend and implement process improvements for efficiency, cost reduction, and energy savings
  • Troubleshoot equipment and process issues in collaboration with plant teams
  • Support trials and new product development with R&D and plant personnel
  • Lead or contribute to capital and expansion projects across global sites
  • Write/revise SOPs and support batch record preparation, as needed.
  • Conduct ROI evaluations and submit project proposals including preparation and submission of capital expenditure requests for approval
  • Coordinate with QA for process and cleaning validations (IQ/OQ/PQ)
  • Oversee contractors and negotiate engineering service agreements
  • Collaborate with the Safety Team to maintain high safety standards during changes
  • Promote understanding of food/chemical processing and engineering best practices
  • Identify opportunities for automation, streamlining, and training
  • Develop and implement productivity metrics at key process points
  • Strong foundation in chemical engineering or food processing, particularly in unit operations (e.g., heating, evaporation, centrifugation, drying, fluid transport)
  • Knowledge of equipment selection and evaluation for food, nutraceutical/pharma, or chemical industries
  • Hands-on understanding of plant operations; able to work extended hours when necessary