Process Engineer - Military veterans preferred

2025-06-05
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
Other

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  employee   contract


Joplin
Missouri
64804
United States


Process Engineer

US-MO-Joplin

Job ID: 2025-8052
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Joplin Plant

Overview

The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing process improvements and technologies within the company. This role plays a key function in ensuring efficient and cost-effective production processes that meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.



Responsibilities

  • Qualify to Level III (can explain functionality) on core Food Production Technologies in AFNA (Refrigeration, Cooking, Forming, Packaging, Utilities) within the first 6 months.
  • Qualify to Level V (can teach others on proper operation) on Plant Specific Technologies of Focus (to be determined) within the first 12 months.
  • Qualify to Level III on Plant Specific regulatory requirements (Safety, Process Safety, Quality, Environmental) and ensure compliance in areas of responsibility.
  • Identify, develop and implement process improvements that eliminate losses: Safety, Quality, Cost, Scrap, Sustainability.
  • Support Operations and Maintenance teams in troubleshooting process-related issues.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for improvement projects including small capital projects.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for process improvements, including standard operating procedures and work instructions.
  • Lead and/or support small group improvement activities
  • Train employees on process technologies, systems, and methodologies.


Qualifications

Required

  • BS in Engineering (ME, EE, IE, ChemE)
  • College Graduate up to 3 years of manufacturing experience.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Ideal

  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards and quality control procedures.
  • Experience working in food production, processing, packaging equipment, utilities.
  • Project management skills
  • TPM Experience




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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