QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related field).
• At least 5 years of experience in process engineering, preferably in food manufacturing or R&D.
• Proven track record in leading complex technical projects and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in DoE, statistical modeling, and process simulation.
• Familiarity with compression molding or popping technologies is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to influence across functions.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with equipment design and good skills in mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with digital engineering & data literacy tools (e.g., stats software, visualizations, Power BI, advanced Excel, fundamental understanding of coding and modeling & simulation).
• Knowledge of food safety standards and GMP compliance.
• Passion for innovation, sustainability, and talent development aligned with PEP+ goals.

• Lead new Compression Popping technology initiatives, including equipment validation, operational procedures, product / process interaction mapping, controls optimization, throughput efficiency, and value engineering
• Drive technology characterization through structured DoE studies, collaborating with external SMEs, Consumer Experience, and Data Science teams.
• Develop and refine process specifications and job aids for new technologies, ensuring product equivalence and sensory alignment.
• Deliver capacity boosts through downtime reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Support economic modeling and business case development for new process technologies in partnership with SC Finance.
• Lead troubleshooting and operating range experiments to optimize process settings for commercial scale-up.
• Contribute to differentiated innovation pipelines and low-investment launches by providing technical leadership and GPC support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align process capabilities with consumer insights and product flexibility goals.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of advanced compression popping equipment ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
• Engage in equipment upgrades and maintenance planning to support continuous improvement and food safety compliance.