Food Engineer Food Drying Technology

Title: Food Engineer Food Drying Technology

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Fulltime

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate Food Engineer specializing in food-drying Technology for food products, preferably for baby formula, to join our team. This pivotal role involves monitoring and managing production and optimizing food-drying techniques. The successful candidate will oversee activities at our Wisconsin production site.

Location-Specific Responsibilities:

Oversee activities at our Wisconsin production site, ensuring the efficient and effective operation of food-drying processes and technologies.

Act as the primary technical lead for the Wisconsin production site, coordinating with local and global teams to achieve production and quality goals.

Professional Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, with additional training or coursework in food drying technologies preferred.
• Technical Expertise: A robust understanding of food-drying processing principles, proficiency with food-drying equipment and processes, and a thorough knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Experience: Prior experience in food manufacturing, focusing on food-drying technologies. Experience with quality control, product development, and scaling up production processes is highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent at data interpretation and process optimization, with superior communication abilities.
• Certifications: Food safety certification (e.g., HACCP, SQF) and any additional certifications related to food drying technology are advantageous.
  
  

Personal Qualities

Attention to Detail: Meticulous in ensuring processes are accurately followed to maintain the highest product quality and safety standards.

Team Collaboration: Effective in a team environment, collaborating with colleagues across various departments such as R&D, quality assurance, and production to drive innovation and improvement.

Adaptability: flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ethical Integrity: Committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity, particularly in food safety and regulatory compliance.

Passion for Quality: A genuine passion for producing high-quality food products that meet the stringent nutritional and safety standards for infants.

Continuous Learning: Proactively seeks professional development opportunities to stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in food engineering and food production.