Process Engineer

Process Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer – Capital Projects

Location: Terre Haute, IN

Job Type: Full-Time

Relocation Assistance: Available

Position Overview

We are seeking a Process Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing operations, process improvements, and capital equipment projects at our Terre Haute, Indiana facility.

This opportunity is open to candidates with experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related engineering roles who have participated in or led projects involving the installation, implementation, commissioning, or improvement of manufacturing equipment.

Candidates from food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical processing, liquid processing, and relevant medical device manufacturing environments are encouraged to apply. Junior-level candidates with relevant project experience will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support capital projects involving new manufacturing equipment, equipment installation, commissioning, and process improvements.
• Evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reliability, quality, and productivity.
• Support equipment troubleshooting, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, R&D, and engineering teams to implement process and equipment improvements.
• Support sterilization and thermal processing optimization, including heat distribution, heat penetration, and product integrity studies.
• Assist with equipment qualification and validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, procedures, and technical reports.
• Support food safety, quality, and manufacturing compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers and internal teams during installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related industrial engineering role.
• Experience leading or participating in at least one relevant capital equipment project, such as equipment installation, commissioning, integration, or upgrading.
• Background in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, liquid processing, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of process optimization, equipment troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with equipment qualification and validation processes such as IQ/OQ/PQ is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills.