Senior Principal Engineer
Location: Indianapolis, IN (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Organization:
This is a global leader in the food & consumer packaged goods industry, dedicated to creating innovative products that make life healthier and more enjoyable. From low-calorie sweeteners to coffee and beverage enhancers, the organization is committed to helping millions reduce sugar without sacrificing taste. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology, it continues to shape the future of food and beverage solutions worldwide.
Why This Role Matters:
The Senior Principal Engineer plays a pivotal role in advancing this mission by driving technical excellence in processing operations. This position is at the forefront of innovation-developing robust systems, optimizing processes, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency. By leading critical initiatives in Aseptic Processing, this engineer directly impacts product performance, operational reliability, and the ability to deliver healthier choices to consumers globally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop deep expertise in processing operations to enable effective troubleshooting, robust process design, and reliable performance.
- Lead knowledge transfer and mentor junior engineers through root cause analyses, process optimization, and startup activities.
- Establish and maintain processing standards for current and future operations.
- Design processing systems and define equipment specifications to achieve optimal performance for commercial-scale manufacturing.
- Analyze production workflows to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and waste; recommend and implement solutions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, minimize variation, and enhance product quality.
- Investigate failures using statistical methods and recommend design or process modifications.
- Build and maintain a network of internal and external experts to stay ahead of emerging technologies and best practices.
- Plan workflow, equipment placement, and space utilization to maximize manufacturing efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and maintain a safe working environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical preferred).
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Aseptic Processing.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of processing equipment and instrumentation.
- Experience managing people and projects is preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 50% and work flexible hours as needed.
- Background in food-grade environments (FDA, GMP, HACCP).
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing, kneeling, lifting up to 40 lbs, and walking throughout the plant.
- Comfortable working extended hours and using computer systems for prolonged periods.
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