Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Process Engineer
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Director of Technical Services
Salary Type: Exempt
Location: Swedesboro, NJ

Compensation:
The base salary for this position typically ranges from $80,000 to $100,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant skills, experience, job-related expertise, and geographic location. Depending on the position, target bonuses and other forms of compensation may also be offered as part of a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits

Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas!
Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US.

Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.

Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.

Position Summary:
As part of the Corporate Engineering team, the Process Engineer will collaborate with fellow Process Engineers and site teams to drive innovation and successful change management across Bonduelle manufacturing sites. This role is responsible for bridging R&D, Marketing, and Manufacturing to ensure new product and process introductions are 100% “right the first time.” By enabling readiness within the Product Development Process (PDP), the Process Engineer helps minimize risk, prevent plant-level losses, and deliver operational excellence. The role also supports standardization, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes across the organization.

What you will Do :

• Validate new product and process capability in collaboration with Marketing, R&D, Operations, and Engineering.
• Support manufacturing plants during new product launches.
• Develop innovative solutions to enable new products, processes, and capabilities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for core manufacturing processes (washing, drying, filling, etc.) across all sites.
• Conduct equipment and process capability analysis and testing.
• Partner with Project Engineers to:
  • Develop capex project specifications.
  • Select equipment based on cost analysis and ROI.
  • Validate new equipment performance to ensure expectations are met.
  • Standardize equipment and processes across sites.
• Collaborate with Operations to optimize equipment capability, reliability, and performance.
• Work with Quality and Operations to improve product consistency and quality.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across business functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace tools (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Slides) or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• 1+ years of professional experience in an engineering role.
• Experience with CAD drawings.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of project management tools and methods.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels of the organization.
• Proven track record of delivering results with a bias for action.
• Strong curiosity, a passion for learning, and enthusiasm for contributing to a fun and engaging culture.