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Plant Process Engineer

Oakdale, CA
Full-Time

Job Description

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be an onsite Process Engineer at our Oakdale, CA facility. You will focus on improving fullscale manufacturing performance through process stabilization, throughput optimization, and loss reduction. Your work will include detailed analyses of equipment and line performance, efforts to enhance mechanical and process reliability, and advancement of digital and datadriven tools. You will also collaborate crossfunctionally to resolve complex production issues, support capital project planning and execution, and build technical capability within operations teams.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

  • Execute benchtop and pilot plant tests to validate formulations and processes.

  • Analyze trial data and deliver clear process recommendations.

  • Support commercial scaleups and troubleshooting in manufacturing plants.

  • Prepare and present technical results to crossfunctional partners collaborating with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other partners.

  • Maintain accurate technical documentation and support Intellectual Property development.

  • Use technical knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems to improve equipment reliability.

  • Develop employee capabilities related to systems, standards, and technical understanding.

  • Foster a culture of technological transformation through the use and optimization of digital tools.

  • Analyze data across Key Performance Indicators to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.

  • Lead problemsolving activities with small groups using structured methodologies.

  • Manage small projects within the Conagra Performance System.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Food, Biological or related Engineering field.

  • Three or more years of related technical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

  • Experience with process documentation (P&IDs, mass/energy balances, control strategies, specifications).

  • Experience with processing equipment such as mixers, heat exchangers, homogenizers, cooling/freezing systems, sanitary or aseptic fillers, and CIP systems.

  • Understanding of Design of Experiment principles.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as MS Office Suite, PowerBI, and PowerApps.

  • Strong communication, prioritization, and structured problemsolving skills.

  • Experience collaborating with vendors and external partners.

This is an onsite role based at our Oakdale, CA manufacturing facility with minimal travel.

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Compensation

Pay Range:$63,000-$93,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity.Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

  • Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

  • Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

  • Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

  • Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye, Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

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Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be an onsite Process Engineer at our Oakdale, CA facility. You will focus on improving fullscale manufacturing performance through process stabilization, throughput optimization, and loss reduction. Your work will include detailed analyses of equipment and line performance, efforts to enhance mechanical and process reliability, and advancement of digital and datadriven tools. You will also collaborate crossfunctionally to resolve complex production issues, support capital project planning and execution, and build technical capability within operations teams.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

  • Execute benchtop and pilot plant tests to validate formulations and processes.

  • Analyze trial data and deliver clear process recommendations.

  • Support commercial scaleups and troubleshooting in manufacturing plants.

  • Prepare and present technical results to crossfunctional partners collaborating with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other partners.

  • Maintain accurate technical documentation and support Intellectual Property development.

  • Use technical knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems to improve equipment reliability.

  • Develop employee capabilities related to systems, standards, and technical understanding.

  • Foster a culture of technological transformation through the use and optimization of digital tools.

  • Analyze data across Key Performance Indicators to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.

  • Lead problemsolving activities with small groups using structured methodologies.

  • Manage small projects within the Conagra Performance System.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Food, Biological or related Engineering field.

  • Three or more years of related technical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

  • Experience with process documentation (P&IDs, mass/energy balances, control strategies, specifications).

  • Experience with processing equipment such as mixers, heat exchangers, homogenizers, cooling/freezing systems, sanitary or aseptic fillers, and CIP systems.

  • Understanding of Design of Experiment principles.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as MS Office Suite, PowerBI, and PowerApps.

  • Strong communication, prioritization, and structured problemsolving skills.

  • Experience collaborating with vendors and external partners.

This is an onsite role based at our Oakdale, CA manufacturing facility with minimal travel.

#LI-Onsite
#LI-MH1
#LI-Associate

Compensation

Pay Range:$63,000-$93,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity.Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

  • Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

  • Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

  • Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

  • Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye, Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

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About Conagra Brands

Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) is a $12.3 billion branded food company with 50 locations across North America, employing approximately 18,600 talented professionals. We combine a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. We’re transforming the way we operate to fulfill what consumers and customers want, in a smart, simple way. We’re modernizing our food brands, leveraging fresh opportunities and adapting to a changing landscape – all with a culture that’s ready to capture growth and drive shareholder value.

Our iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, and Slim Jim, as well as emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera, offer choices for every occasion.

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