Quality and Process Development Engineer
Quality and Process Development Engineer
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Job Description
A Little About Us
Oats Overnight is changing the way people eat breakfast and since launching in 2016 our high protein spoonfree oatmeal has been enjoyed by overcustomers. We are scaling quickly in both directtoconsumer and retail with the goal of becoming a household brand. We have endtoend control of all phases of the business producing and fulfilling the product inhouse which is extremely rare for companies our size. This allows us to create new flavors and products quickly and is a tremendous advantage for our brand were able to give customers a behindthescenes look at what we do highlighting our people and process in content. Being vertically integrated also enables us to incorporate customers directly in the development process.
A Little About How We Do Things
Starting with our founder/CEO and extending to multiple teams across all departments many of us come from nontraditional backgrounds. This is a superpower we are not stuck in traditional industry patterns but instead leverage extreme rationality and first principles thinking to solve problems and find new opportunities. This is a special place to work and our team is what makes it that way; this is whyeveryemployee is also an owner. As such there is a high level of expectation for all team members.
What Were Looking For
Whats The Job
The Quality and Process Development Engineerwill work closely with the formulatorsquality and manufacturing to ensure the success of new product introductions into fullscale manufacturing and provide technical expertise to ensure the manufactured product meets all quality cost and efficiency requirements. You will identify ways to improve quality yields efficiency and the capability of existing processes while also leading the scale up and implementation of developmental products/processes. You will be the factory liaison to Corporate R&D providing technical guidance to crossfunctional operations teams working to ensure that processes meet stringent organoleptic release testing and operational requirements that are robust efficient and scalable.
What Youll Be Doing Stop Scanning and Read This Part
What Youve Done and Who You Are
Oats Overnight is changing the way people eat breakfast and since launching in 2016 our high protein spoonfree oatmeal has been enjoyed by overcustomers. We are scaling quickly in both directtoconsumer and retail with the goal of becoming a household brand. We have endtoend control of all phases of the business producing and fulfilling the product inhouse which is extremely rare for companies our size. This allows us to create new flavors and products quickly and is a tremendous advantage for our brand were able to give customers a behindthescenes look at what we do highlighting our people and process in content. Being vertically integrated also enables us to incorporate customers directly in the development process.
A Little About How We Do Things
Starting with our founder/CEO and extending to multiple teams across all departments many of us come from nontraditional backgrounds. This is a superpower we are not stuck in traditional industry patterns but instead leverage extreme rationality and first principles thinking to solve problems and find new opportunities. This is a special place to work and our team is what makes it that way; this is whyeveryemployee is also an owner. As such there is a high level of expectation for all team members.
What Were Looking For
- Detailoriented and an expert problemsolver with critical thinking skills combined with sound scientific principles
- Creative thinker who is able to see what others may miss and find solutions to technical challenges.
- Passionate about continuous improvement and product development.
- Enjoys coaching and mentoring direct and indirect reports for both technical and professional development.
- Possess a highly acute sense of taste and smell.
- Organized selfstarter who can work with minimal supervision in a dynamic fastpaced environment.
- Results oriented with a high level of personal accountability and responsibility who performs with a strong sense of urgency.
- Flexible willing and quick to learn new processes new technology and new ways of thinking.
- A people person who is able to quickly build rapport and productive relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Adept at problemsolving and finding new perspectives always looking for areas to continuously improve and drive the organization forward.
- Not afraid to get out into a manufacturing operations environment to work shouldertoshoulder with manufacturing teams to resolve problems and challenges.
Whats The Job
The Quality and Process Development Engineerwill work closely with the formulatorsquality and manufacturing to ensure the success of new product introductions into fullscale manufacturing and provide technical expertise to ensure the manufactured product meets all quality cost and efficiency requirements. You will identify ways to improve quality yields efficiency and the capability of existing processes while also leading the scale up and implementation of developmental products/processes. You will be the factory liaison to Corporate R&D providing technical guidance to crossfunctional operations teams working to ensure that processes meet stringent organoleptic release testing and operational requirements that are robust efficient and scalable.
What Youll Be Doing Stop Scanning and Read This Part
- Create and maintain Process Standards/ P&IDs for key manufacturing equipment including powder blenders powder conveyance systems pouch fillers and bottle fillers.
- Author documentation for qualification procedures (IQ OQ PQ) SOPs test protocols and technical reports.
- Develop standardized practices protocols (SOPs) and processes for successful scaleup and manufacturing of products.
- Manage the commercialization of new products by working with internal and external business units both at the factory and at corporate HQ.
- Review order of operations order of ingredient addition processing times and make improvements as needed in order to insure batch uniformity and product quality.
- Draft verify and implement blending and filling instructions for each new product introduction and optimize existing work instructions.
- Assist QA and Production teams by training others in the proper use of equipment and processes.
- Investigate and recommend solutions for manufacturing challenges related to processes ingredients and formulas.
- Provide process engineering support for manufacturing operations.
- Represent corporate R&D at factory crossfunctional teams
- Provide regular status updates to management and project teams.
- Business Planning: Keeps selfinformed of key business operations that impact the team and role; asks questions to ensure sufficient context and knowledge. Is open curious and willing to learn new skills. Effectively manages time and priorities.
- Results Orientation: Delivers on commitments with a dedication to quality and process. Supports team objectives outside the routine responsibilities.
- Problem Solving: Takes initiative to proactively identify problems; provides suggestions for improvements within the scope of the role.
- Other duties as assigned
What Youve Done and Who You Are
- in Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Material Science Engineering Food Process Engineering Food Science (or related degree) or relevant experience equivalent.
- Minimum 8 years experience
- Relevant experience with powder blending equipment RTM powder formulas sensory science powder blending equipment pouch and bottle filling powder handling and analysis DOE SPC Kaizen concepts and Lean manufacturing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to accurately document work performed.
- Highly proficient in statistical data collection and analysis SPC DOE and reporting results with actionable recommendations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects direct reports and indirect reports simultaneously in an efficient timely and precise manner.
- Able to organize and prioritize tasks and projects detail oriented and selfmotivated.
- Be able to collaborate and build rapport at all levels within the organization from sr. leadership to frontline factory staff.
- Experience and desire to support a culture built on collaboration sharing of ideas and celebration of successes as well as drive for positive outcomes with crossfunctional teams.
- Travel: Up to 25 (Up to 50 during 1st 4 months)
Why You Might Like Working Here
- This is going to be fun.
- Casual friendly culture. Were serious about what we do but we dont take ourselves too seriously.
- We are a fastgrowing company and you will have stock options.
- High growth potential with opportunities to expand
- Free oatmeal. Its very good.
Why You Might Not Like Working Here
- Its not a cushy job the bar is high
- We are growing quickly and have a fastpaced work environment.
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- You must be able to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards
- You must be able to maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards
The Perks
- Full Benefits; Medical Dental Vision and Life
- Monday Friday Schedule
- Weekly Pay
- Stock options every employee is an owner
- Free delicious oatmeal
And last but never least.
We value people who roll up their sleeves and support their fellow team members. We embrace diversity and encourage equal opportunity every chance we get and we look forward to learning from people whose backgrounds skills and perspectives challenge and enrich our own.
Oats Overnight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Oats Overnight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which th
We value people who roll up their sleeves and support their fellow team members. We embrace diversity and encourage equal opportunity every chance we get and we look forward to learning from people whose backgrounds skills and perspectives challenge and enrich our own.
Oats Overnight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Oats Overnight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which th
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