What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Danone North America?
| ID | 2026-22686 | Number of People to Hire | 3 | Job Family | Manufacturing | Level of Experience | Graduates |
At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams.
We have an opening for a Process Engineer based in Minster, OH! The Process Engineer is responsible for the equipment improvement, standardization, technical training, and problem solving. The role of the Process Engineer is to eliminate process losses on equipment or areas and drive standards and problem solving.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
- Identify, prioritize, and eliminate process losses (lead discussion on losses and Top 3 Plan for the month in weekly DDS)
- Provide feedback to design (materials & product initiatives) and lead smart standardization deployment
- Define the equipment standards
- Direct and coach the change management & validation processes
- Lead, build and coach the capability of process failures technical troubleshooting
- Lead and coach process benchmarking & reapplication
- Collaborate with Line Leader and line team (frontline workers) to develop new standards
- Design, implement and maintain systems to collect and analyze data for critical product and process parameters to identify process losses
- Collaborate with line management to prioritize improvement opportunities
- Eliminate or reduce (prioritized) losses through process or work system changes
- Participate in the daily direction-setting process - report results, flag issues and request resources
- Own critical Daily Management Systems (DMS)
- Use Reliability Engineering tools to drive centerlining and loss elimination
- Standardize equipment and work processes
- Own the Change Management (CM) system for a designated process
- Update process control strategies and operating procedures as changes occur
- Share and reapply learning across processes, modules, and plants
- Prepare and give training on process/equipment changes
- Develop self through participating in corporate and external training
- Participate in planned stops and changeovers on the line as needed
- Standardize and improve changeovers and Clean In Place (CIP) activities
- Spend 60-80% of time on the floor
- Become a technical expert for a designated process
- Train and become proficient on all basic line team roles
- Coach and collaborate with the line teams and site and regional equipment or process owners
- Delivers on SQCDMN daily/weekly/monthly/yearly goals and objectives through individual and team efforts
- Ensures adherence to safety standards and regulations (WISE) to ensure a safe working environment
Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.
Education and Experience
- 4-year engineering degree required
- 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Fundamental skills in influencing and persuasion
- Strong interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting relationships
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP
- Ability to work in a fluid environment
- Ability to identify problems, draw conclusions, and make recommended solutions
- Ability to be self-directed with little supervision
- Ability to adjust schedule to support 24/7 Manufacturing Operation, may include working overtime, graveyard shift and/or weekends as business needs dictate.
Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia, DanActive, Danimals, Dannon, evian, Follow Your Heart, Happy Family Organics, International Delight, Light Fit, Nutricia , Oikos, Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, STK Cold Brew Coffee , Too Good & Co, and YoCrunch.
With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.
You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.
Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.
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