Sr. Process Engineer

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Sr. Process Engineer! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since. 

The Sr. Process Engineer will be responsible for development and scale up of new processes to support innovation, manufacturing process optimization initiatives, and integration of new process technology. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with Cooperative business objectives and provide technical expertise. Additionally, you will provide reports to management, handle external vendors, and provide technical leadership to partner facilities.

A Day in the Life...

• Provide a process engineering presence in research and development with a focus on commercializing and developing new products and processes.

• Technical lead on development and process improvement to new or existing products or processes.

• Initiate, implement, and cost justify modifications in the areas of yields, throughput of batching and thermal processing, utility savings, and other process areas.

• Apply standard engineering techniques in the analysis of existing operational areas from raw materials to finished packages.

• Design, develop, and execute experimentation in the pilot-plant.

• Work with product development, insights, and marketing divisions to launch new products into the market.

• Prepare reports, feasibility studies, expenditure requests, etc.

• Maintain an up-to-date awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes and regulations.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 4+ years of relevant experience

• Experience in R+D and food/beverage processing

• Experience in thermal processing, heat exchangers, hot fill juice production, batching systems, product recovery systems, CIP technology, and bulk receiving systems

• Analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Process improvement mindset

• Ability to collaborate

• Strong communication skills

• Project management skills

• Experience in controls and instrumentation, preferred

Education:

Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)

Work Experience:

At least 3 Years of Experience

Annual Salary:

$96,200 - $132,220

The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position’s typical hiring range.  We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer.  These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations.  Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.

Benefits:

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs

• • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

  • Health savings account

  • Flexible spending account

  • Life and accident insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Telehealth services

  • 1:1 health coaching

  • Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life

• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end

• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses

• Flexible scheduling options

• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)

• Holiday pay for 12 holidays

• Career development and growth opportunities

• Tuition/Education assistance programs

• Access to LinkedIn Learning

• Scholarship programs for children of employees

• Parental leave

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.

• Adoption assistance

• Bereavement leave

• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement

• Up to $300 massage reimbursement

• Employee appreciation events

• Employee discounts

• Charitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

For MA Applicants – It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.