Senior Process Engineer at The Hershey Company Canada

Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Process Design, Engineering Design, Cost Estimation, Project Implementation, Problem Solving, Optimization, Technical Acumen, Capital Projects, PFD Generation, P&ID Development, Equipment Specification, Budget Management, Schedule Management, Sanitary Design, GMPs, Process Piping

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Job Location: Hershey, PA (Open to Remote if near a major US plant) Summary: Reporting to the Senior Manager in the Process Engineering Group and working at the Technical Center in Hershey PA, the Senior Process Engineer position will, with minimal direction, lead the conceptual and detailed engineering design, execution, and implementation of medium complexity projects requiring functional and industry expertise while leveraging relationships to deliver business results. This position requires a critical thinker who possesses strong technical knowledge, and who has demonstrated strong problem solving and optimization skills. This position will work collaboratively with both technical and business partners, with the strong capability to communicate complex technical subject matter in verbal and written form to audiences at all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity and possess the leadership attributes required to influence cross functional teams. Specific Role Focus Area: Conceptual and detailed engineering design and cost estimation for capital projects supporting North American manufacturing. Implementation & Execution of capital projects to support North American Manufacturing. Problem solving through application of technical acumen and creative thinking May manage process-focused capital projects. May manage co-ops or interns, including interviewing and selection. This role will interact and partner with: Other Corporate Engineering functions (Project Management, Electrical, Packaging, Civil, Utilities) Plant Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Safety, and Quality Assurance Quality and Regulatory Compliance Environmental, Health, and Safety Operations Business Development Technical and professional employees within Global R&D and Tech Center Operations Marketing Manufacturing Alliances Procurement External Vendors Travel Expectations: This position will require domestic and international travel at times to support the ongoing business. Travel is project dependent. Major Duties & Responsibilites: Implementation & Execution of capital projects: Construction scope and bid package development for small to large capital projects. Coordinate and oversee the Equipment and system installation, check- out, and commissioning. Responsible for process support, troubleshooting, and optimization during startup. With minimal direction. lead training of manufacturing personnel including operators, supervisors, QA, and maintenance on the key operating parameters of the process. Successful transition of deliverables and documentation to Plant Operations and Maintenance staﬀ. Conceptual and detailed engineering design and cost estimation for capital projects: Develop manufacturing alternatives that meet the business requirements and provide processing solutions for the project. PFD & P&ID generation and development. Equipment speciﬁcation & selection and evaluation of equipment suppliers. Cost estimating for capital projects and process solutions. Capital Project Management: Budget, schedule, and resource management of process-focused capital projects. With minimal direction, lead multi-functional teams to ensure projects are executed successfully. Make critical decisions under pressure and with limited information. Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities: Knowledge and experience in process design typical for the food and pharma industry, including: A strong understanding of: common process unit operations and equipment, sanitary design and construction practices, GMP’s and Food Safety, and common equipment suppliers Possess a strong understanding of the design, application, and maintenance of process piping systems, food manufacturing equipment and process automation & instrumentation Demonstrated proﬁciencies in the food, pharmaceutical or other industry that is relative to Hershey manufacturing processes, construction practices, standards, and codes that support manufacturing Prioritize solutions and develop schedules based on an understanding of the required business objectives. Strong troubleshooting and optimization skills Must be able to execute projects in a timely manner. General attributes and skills to include: Strong leadership and decision-making ability. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong written and oral communication skills Must be open and comfortable with change. Must be versed with MS Office programs. Minimum Education & Experience Requirements: BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Food, Agricultural, or other closely related Engineering field. Minimum 4 years of experience in Food Processing, Confectionery, Pharmaceutical or related industries Process engineering, process design and project management experience, including process troubleshooting and optimization The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.You can request an accommodation via phone or email. To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Process Engineer will lead the conceptual and detailed engineering design, execution, and implementation of medium complexity projects, focusing on capital projects supporting North American manufacturing. Major duties include developing bid packages, overseeing installation and commissioning, troubleshooting processes, and leading training for manufacturing personnel.