Process Engineer - CI

Grand Rapids - H2, 2455 Oak Industrial Drive, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00 AM

The Process Engineer is responsible for supporting Operations through data collection, problem solving analysis, and countermeasure implementation to work toward the improvement of operating capability and sustainability while maintaining all applicable safety and quality standards to ultimately drive down cost. This activity includes, but is not limited to, troubleshooting equipment, improving existing data collection methods, and providing detailed analysis of said data to department managers to help drive true process improvement by understanding problems/root cause via the use of data and facts.

Process Engineer is also responsible for supporting the Commercialization team and Project Engineers on the planning/execution of capital projects as well as providing feedback during our internal operations quoting process for all new business. The Process Engineer reports to the Plant Manager and oversees process improvements with Operations Manager and Maintenance Manager at the assigned location.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for leading, developing and optimizing processes in all areas of manufacturing.
• Lead the way in process improvements to support cost reductions, improvements to safety, quality and through-put.
• Assess processes, take measurements, and interpret data.
• Improve existing data collection methods.
• Design, run, test and upgrade systems and processes.
• Develop best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output.
• Work with customers, suppliers and all levels of management staff.
• Responsible for managing multiple projects at the same time.
• Responsible for maintaining all documentation related to process improvement tools to support the HPS methods.
• Ensure the facility implements and maintains process improvements to support the High Performance System (HPS) in all production areas.
• Develop project justifications for capital requests.
• Work with Project Engineers on capital project execution and implementation.
• Train and support teams involved in the implementation of new processes or commissioning of new equipment.
• Assist with equipment troubleshooting on under-performing lines.
• Work with maintenance to improve PM program and increase equipment reliability.
• Provide informed feedback during budgeting exercises to help guide decision making into the next fiscal year.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and standards in food manufacturing unit operations that can impact HFS to proactively identify innovative solutions for existing or potential problems
• Work with Quality to help implement and monitor new and existing processes changed or affected by customer requirements across all functions.
• May be required to work 2nd shift, 3rd shift or weekends from time to time.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.
• Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
• Comply with all Company rules, regulations and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of High Performance System (HPS), products, and production processes or knowledge of a similar system
• Knowledge of process related standards
• Knowledge and experience with Excel and Minitab

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong self-confidence.
• Strong will to drive change.
• Excellent technical skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with autonomy.
• Must be accurate, detail-oriented and maintain the utmost confidentiality.

• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems.
• Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Ability to effectively present information to employees, top management, public groups and/or board of directors.
• Ability to understand complex calculations.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to interpret data being presented in any…