Process Engineer

Company: Channel Personnel Services
Location: Waterloo
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Process Engineer will provide engineering support by overseeing assigned production operations, handling technical issues as a contact for customers, troubleshooting product production issues, and improving processes to ensure quality, safety, and economic viability. DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Ø Develop process/project engineering plans for assigned projects and present to corporate engineering and site management. Ø Lead and/or support engineering projects at the facility, including ensuring the success in meeting various objectives such as schedule, budget, and related Ø Support the development of a project budget and monitor expenses, adjust and offset expenses in other areas if necessary Ø Consults with contractors, vendors, and/or suppliers to finalize engineering project specs and/or installations Ø Reports back to the site management team and corporate engineering on project status Ø Meet with relevant customers to ensure needs are met and/or find and determine the relevant path forward, and justify it by business objectives. Ø Support and/or lead the development and writing of manufacturing SOPs and/or work instructions with Process Leads. Ø Oversee assigned ongoing production jobs Ø Direct production personnel working on assigned projects Ø Prioritize critical tasks to meet production goals Ø Oversee and/or run production and/or development jobs Ø Implement the production schedule put forth by the Operations Manager and/or the Production Manager Ø Implement equipment/process training programs for Operators Ø Provide coverage for Production Operators during breaks and as schedule dictates Ø Project Scale-up and Process Improvement Ø Identify process bottlenecks and develop a streamlining strategy Ø Coordinate the implementation of the streamlining project Ø Coordinate process improvement efforts and communicate to customers as appropriate Ø Work closely with other members of the engineering team to scale up the design of new processes and equipment Ø Work closely with other members of the engineering team on equipment installation, streamlining, and troubleshooting Ø Work with the Site Manager to identify areas for process improvement Ø Regularly update the status of projects with Management Ø Work in multi-function teams Ø Work closely with the Project Manager to understand customer expectations Ø Work closely with the Project Manager to evaluate job costs for current and future proposals Ø Provide technical expertise and be a technical resource for the company Ø Report maintenance issues/requests to the Maintenance team Ø Identify routine maintenance failures and provide long-term solutions Ø Be the technical lead for key customer accounts as defined QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS v Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related, and/or equivalent experience v 1-5 years’ experience in a chemical/food manufacturing environment with BS Degree. v Food manufacturing plant experience strongly preferred. v Knowledge of ISO, QSR/GMP, and quality processes and procedures preferred E04JI800n8pv407ta6o

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