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We are a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make, and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our Food Enterprise, where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa, and chocolate.
The Regional Smart Manufacturing Senior Project Engineer will transform the way we work. In this role, you will develop and drive projects amid the Smart Manufacturing portfolio. You will provide technical leadership and expertise in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new manufacturing processes, controls, instruments, and equipment. Your focus will be on improving costs and the value of existing products, including raw material utilization and the optimization of ingredients and manufacturing processes.
You will drive projects through detailed design, technology pilots, and plant trials, leading execution, startup, commissioning, value tracking, and sustainment activities through to project closeout. This role requires independently handling complex issues with minimal supervision while leveraging cross-functional expertise to identify solutions that meet customer requirements and defend intellectual property opportunities.
Candidates with 5 to 7 years of experience are encouraged to apply. The process includes reviewing qualifications for a Bachelor's degree in a related field and relevant work experience. Selected candidates will be evaluated on their ability to travel up to 40% of the time and their expertise in scientific procedures, project management, and data analysis.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.
Work model: On-site
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Skills: Scientific Procedure, Project Management, Experimental Design, Data Analysis, Process Engineering, Process Controls, Automation, Manufacturing Technology, Production Excellence.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in plant operations, process engineering, project engineering, process controls and automation, manufacturing technology, production excellence or related technical field. Strong project management skills and experience managing a portfolio of projects simultaneously. Automation and technology development experience. Experience with technologies that exist within our Starches, Sweeteners, Texturizers business group.
Somerset Staffing, LLC operates within the staffing and recruiting industry, based in Branchburg, NJ. The firm specializes in connecting organizations with highly skilled Information Technology professionals who are carefully selected to align with specific operational needs. Recognizing that access to the right technical talent is essential for driving innovation and maintaining competitive advantage, the company focuses on more than just filling vacancies. Instead, it analyzes industry context, business objectives, required technical skill sets, and organizational culture to ensure precise matches.
To address diverse hiring requirements, Somerset Staffing, LLC provides flexible engagement models including contract hires, permanent placements, and project-based experts. This approach allows businesses to scale their IT capabilities effectively while adapting to changing market conditions. By prioritizing a deep understanding of client goals and team dynamics, the firm aims to support companies in building robust technology workforces that contribute directly to long-term success.
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