R&D Process Engineer

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For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick‑to‑table, farm‑inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We’re proud to be the No. 1‑selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel‑good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We’re also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs.

In addition to our flagship Bob Evans® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters® and Owens® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer‑packaged goods holding company.

• Provide engineering guidance to R&D partners.
• Utilize experience and knowledge to drive Safety, Quality, and Efficiency throughout the process/packaging development.
• Specify processing methods and equipment requirements for new products.
• Specify packaging methods and equipment requirements for new products.
• Develop bench, pilot plant, and manufacturing plant test plans.
• Write the Manufacturing Specifications for all new products.
• Act as primary liaison between the R&D group and the Supply Chain group during commercialization.
• Lead process capability studies for new product launches and existing items.
• Provide technical support for cost‑saving initiatives, product quality issues, innovation & new technology, and customer requests.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Minimum of 5‑7 years of process engineering experience preferably inليك the food & beverage industry.
• Knowledge and experience with product development and large‑scale commercialization.
• Food processing knowledge is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with food traceability requirements and execution, including finished product forward and backward traces, as well as ingredient and food packaging traces.
• Knowledge and experience with Oracle ERP systems preferred.
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality Management systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing facility including production and quality.
• Consumer Packaged Goods industry experience preferred.

• Not Applicable

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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