Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $97,500.00 - $126,100.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
The J.M. Smucker Company is a renowned American manufacturer of food products, distinguished by its dedication to quality and innovation within the consumer packaged goods sector. Established over a century ago, Smucker has expanded its offerings to include a wide array of food products that span from traditional jams and jellies to pet foods, serving millions of customers nationally and internationally. With a commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and employee development, Smucker fosters an environment of integrity and excellence.
The Senior Scientist Process Engineer role specifically focuses on the Pet Food Research and Development division at Smucker, located in Or... Show More
The Senior Scientist Process Engineer role specifically focuses on the Pet Food Research and Development division at Smucker, located in Or... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelors in chemical engineering, food science, mechanical engineering, or related field is required
- 5+ years experience with advanced degree, or 10+ years with bachelors
- experience in food manufacturing, thermal processing, and extrusion
- demonstrated knowledge of food safety standards and validation practices
- successful cross-functional project leadership and change management
- skilled in process modeling/simulation (JMP, Aspen, Minitab)
- understanding of ingredient functionality and its effect on food quality
- experienced in scaling up and commercializing CQV processes
- strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities
- able to work independently and lead projects from planning through delivery
Job Qualifications
- Bachelors in chemical engineering, food science, mechanical engineering, or related field
- experience in food manufacturing, thermal processing, and extrusion
- knowledge of food safety standards and validation practices
- cross-functional project leadership and change management experience
- skilled in process modeling/simulation tools such as JMP, Aspen, Minitab
- understanding of ingredient functionality and food quality effects
- experience in scaling up and commercializing CQV processes
- strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- ability to work independently and lead projects
- advanced degree in chemical engineering, food science, or mechanical engineering
- experience in twin-screw extrusion of pet treats including formulation development, die design, and post-extrusion handling
- proven ability to innovate treat formulations
- experience designing and executing pilot-scale trials
- experience with operation and validation of thermal processing systems
- effective collaboration within cross-functional teams
- commitment to continuous improvement and implementation of research findings
Job Duties
- Champion process development and optimization for thermal processing and twin-screw extrusion
- design, execute, and interpret trials for food processing innovations
- lead the successful scale-up and commercialization of new products and technologies
- provide technical leadership and mentorship, guiding lab activities and developing training programs
- collaborate across departments to identify process improvements and solve technical challenges
- analyze processing data using advanced modeling and simulation tools
- drive continuous improvement initiatives and support organizational change management
- manage capital projects including equipment installation, layout planning, and vendor coordination
- lead Design of Experiments efforts encouraging creative problem-solving
- operate independently managing projects with minimal supervision
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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