Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

We are seeking a Principal Process Engineer to work out of either Bloomington, MN; Marshall, MN; or Sioux Falls, SD. In this high visibility role, you will be the driving force in identification, development, improvement, and testing of complex, new and break through food processing techniques. This role will provide mentoring and coaching to team members and will be an expert across multiple areas.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and commercializes new and breakthrough process technology to enable new product introduction, process efficiency improvements and cost reduction projects that support existing and future business plans

• Develops manufacturing options including evaluation of both internal and external plants and defines the process design strategy and operating conditions that delivers on key product attributes, cost, and all manufacturing KPIs.

• Leads development of all technical documentation, including line visualization, process flow diagram, process specifications, process gap analysis, design basis, and manufacturing process control plans

• Expert at advanced statistics, experimental designs (DOE) and six sigma in problem solving.

• Mentors and coaches team members within the technical community of the company.

• Drives cross functional one table one team mindset across assignments with functions in R&D, Manufacturing and Business Units

• Effectively influences sell and obtain buy-in for new and breakthrough technologies

• Effectively leads cross functional teams on large or complex projects

• Effective communicator, who can develop and present preliminary capital proposals of new processing technology, equipment, or cost reduction opportunities including determination of ROI

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Science in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical or Food) combined with 8+ years of related experience. Master's of Science in Engineering preferred.

• 2+ years of experience in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) a big plus!

• Highly effective communicator of technical information with clarity with all levels of the organization both verbal and written communication

• Working knowledge of Process Development Engineering; Product development process, and stage gate process; Project Management;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Minitab, SolidWorks and AutoCAD. 3D printing experience is a plus.

• Incorporates a high level of technical knowledge & expertise into decisions.

• Ability to develop and execute Commissioning, Qualification and Verification protocols.

  The base salary range for this position is $104,625 to $174,375 annually with eligibility for a 15% annual incentive bonus that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

  Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, and wellbeing support programs.

  The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.

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