What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at BrightFarms?
Specifically, You Will
- Analyze and improve greenhouse workflows, including packaging, planting, harvesting, irrigation and climate control through leading cross-functional Kaizen events and Root Cause Analysis sessions to identify and mitigate operational risks
- Work side by side with operators daily and quickly learning facility specific equipment to become an expert ready to develop SOPs, mentor other technical teams, train hourly and technical teams
- Work directly with Greenhouse staff to understand operational challenges and implement practical, employee-engaged solutions while providing coaching on Lean principles, Six Sigma methods, and statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPC, DOE, regression modeling)
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers and vendors to design and implement process improvements and automation solutions
- Collect and interpret operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
- Lead and support process improvement and capital projects from concept through implementation, including timeline, budget, ROI and resource planning
- Partner with HSE and FSQ teams on people safety, environmental and food compliance. Ensure all process changes comply with safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies
- Maintain accurate records of process changes, performance metrics, and improvement outcomes