About the position
Grande Cheese Company in Fond du Lac, WI is searching for an experienced, analytically-minded engineer professional to fill our available Principal Engineer - Process. In this role you will develop process designs for Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) efforts on all Cheese, whey and New Product Development projects. You will lead the process design review efforts for all projects through each stage gate as a member of the project team. Additionally, update and develop process design standards and methods to ensure robust design development and reviews. You will drive innovative solutions and designs that improve quality, reduce variation, and minimize risk. This role will also provide you with the opportunity to mentor other Associates (employees) and provide technical expertise for key processes throughout the organization.
Responsibilities
- Develop process designs for Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) efforts on Cheese, whey, and New Product Development projects.
- Lead the process design review efforts for all projects through each stage gate as a member of the project team.
- Update and develop process design standards and methods to ensure robust design development and reviews.
- Drive innovative solutions and designs that improve quality, reduce variation, and minimize risk.
- Mentor other Associates and provide technical expertise for key processes throughout the organization.
Requirements
- 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering field required.
- Minimum of ten (10) years related engineering experience required.
- Experience working with food processing facility and design.
- Adept project management skills with demonstration of experience in a variety of complex projects.
- Highly skilled in troubleshooting, diagnosing problems and recommending improvements.
- Strong planning and prioritization skills, innovation, multi-tasking, goal setting, analytical skills, adaptable, continuously looking to raise the bar for progress.
- Ability to understand, influence, drive, and negotiate with internal and external customers.
- Advanced PC skills including Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and Engineering and design software.
- Advanced knowledge in mathematical concepts such as fractions, ratios, value analysis, thermodynamics, to resolve engineering designs and problems.
Nice-to-haves
- Project management certification and/or Professional Engineering license strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of USDA, FDA, OSHA and environmental regulations, codes, and standards.
Benefits
- Free onsite clinics.
- Free onsite fitness center.
- Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
- Health and wellness reimbursement program.
- Associate cheese purchasing program.
- Two-year mentorship program.
- State of the art corporate building.
- Hybrid work offering.
