Job Information
Illinois Employer Process Engineer in Mt. Prospect, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12103178
Mizkan America, Inc.
Job Title: Process Engineer
Based in Mount Prospect, IL, Mizkan America is a subsidiary of the Mizkan Group, a global, family-owned
company that has been Bringing Flavor to Life for over 220 years. As one of the leading makers of vinegars,
condiments, and sauces in the United States, Mizkan America maintains 12 manufacturing facilities that serve
the retail, foodservice, specialty-Asian, and food-ingredient trade channels. We are committed to following our
two core principles: continuously challenging the status quo and delivering only the finest products for our
customers. Our leadership seeks out, embraces, and implements ideas for improvement from all of its
employees. Transparency and accountability are two key factors that drive our companys overall management
approach.
We are looking for people who are seeking to deliver their best so that we can deliver ours. Above all, were
dedicated to maximizing the potential of our greatest assetsour team members. Thats reflected in our
ongoing commitment to recruit, develop, reward, and retain our talented, multicultural workforce. We hope to
see you as part of our teams future success!
SUMMARY: The Food Process Engineer is an exciting position working with a great team! This position will
lead project initiatives related to the development of formulation, new or modified processes,
process/equipment optimization, optimizing and/or improving the efficiency of current process and business
continuity applications. This position will also interact with production locations to proactively work toward
solutions for processing challenges of food products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with Product Development and Engineering to lead internal process development and scale-up for
new products and processes.
Deliver products and processes for internal plant locations
Lead formulation/reformulation project work along with leading the engineering aspects of project
delivery
Assist engineering to implement process improvements, measurement tools, or sensors leading to cost
savings, quality improvements or improved line performance.
Troubleshoot to help solve issues in formula development and/or manufacturing regarding food/machine
interfaces on existing assets.
Take process rates and efficiencies into consideration for cost-impact to production
Able to travel up to 40%, working as a cross-facility team member with other teams, partners, locations
and corporate. (Based at corporate R&D)
Be able to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs. during testing, trials, and startups.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
B.S. degree either in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Food/Agricultural/Biological
Engineering with food industry experience
2-5 years experience in food processing including manufacturing process, equipment and materials,
process engineering & modeling, manufacturing, or continuous improvement. Formula development
experience is a plus.
Knowledgeable with Acidified/LACF processing is a plus.
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify creative solutions to problems.
Understand how to ensure Food Safety and how to document thermal and non-thermal information for
proper filing/documentation.
Technical certification (Better Process Control School, Thermal processing certifications, product
development certification, culinary certifications) is a plus.
Fermentation and Acetation processing experience are a plus.