fairlife LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
With over $3B in annual retail sales fairlifes portfolio of delicious lactose-free real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.
A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company fairlife LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.
To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products please visit .
The Process Engineer Technical Team represents the fairlife technical team at their respective base site while being available to support other sites as needed. They will work on initiatives for capacity expansion process/recipe changes CI and troubleshooting supporting processes and fulfilling this role the Process Engineer works cross-functionally with commercial manufacturing engineering IT quality R&D and other functions within fairlife. They will be the top liaison for procuring new processing and utility equipment while incorporating our learnings with new technologies and processes to improve quality efficiency and speed to market. Apart from the technical skills this position will require a sense of purpose and ownership in your work a sense of urgency in dealing with issues innovative problem-solving skills a desire to constantly learn and above all a One Team mindset to work through challenges.
With a focus on process and project engineering this role is responsible forthe following:
- Define objectives and design standards for capacity expansion projects ensuring lowest risk and total cost of ownership
- Develop design basis for new lines/plants including mass/energy balances processand utilityflow diagrams P&IDs and validation protocols (HAZOP FAT IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Define the standards to which all plant processes and utilities will be designed automated constructed and operated ensuringcompliance with relevant federal state local and fairlife regulations
- Review and update functional specifications for processing and utility equipment; maintain documentation through commissioning and handover
- Assist in developing and commercializing new technologies to improve product quality efficiency and speed to market
- Review plant designs to reduce food safety risks and optimize efficiency; resolve complex processing issues escalated from plants
- Develop systems for monitoring and improving milk production processes ( milk lossesextended run time CIP optimization energy/water/chemical reuse)
- Collaborate with plant and project engineering teams to deliver projects on time and within budget; communicate design intent and project status to stakeholders
- Build global industry relationships to stay current on best-in-class dairy processing designs; support commercialization of new products
- Other duties as assigned
skills/qualifications required:
- years of progressive leadership experience in engineering and operations disciplines background in low acid aseptic beverage preferred
- Bachelors degree in engineering: Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with experience in the Dairy industry or process engineering with experience in wider food industry. Advanced degrees or other professional certifications preferred but not required
- Proven track record of improving manufacturing processes through re-design and automation and the introduction of new technologies
- Data analysis and Process modeling in Microsoft Excel is required
- Process and utility modeling using softwares such as Aspen SuperPro or others will be a value addition
- Strong understanding of process/product interactions with the ability to provide comprehensive reports on risk assessment and primary recommendations
- Demonstrated excellence in communication and presentation
- Familiarity with instrumentation (flow meters level transmitters RTDs/temperature transmitters level probes etc.)
- Soft skills: Ability to handle ambiguity and thrive in a fast paced entrepreneurial work environment; Strong attention to detail; and analytical skills
food safety requirements:
- Notify management of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
- Perform all duties necessary to meet Company Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
- Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product processes quality system or safety system.
- Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients processes quality system or safety system.
Position location: Coopersville MI; Webster NY
Reports to:Sr. Process Development Engineer
Travel requirements:Up to 75% including some international
Exempt/nonexempt:Exempt
#LI-Hybrid #LI-BB1
*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography job-related knowledge skills and experience. A full range of medical financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position is offered.
Base pay range:
$110000 - $130000 USD
fairlife LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us please email.
For Recruitment Agencies
At fairlife we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.
As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house we work only occasionally with external agencies and only those on our existing pre-approved vendor list. At this time we are not reviewing or expanding that list.
Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.
fairlife LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.With over $3B in annual retail sales fairlifes portfolio of delicious lactose-free real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein S...
fairlife LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
With over $3B in annual retail sales fairlifes portfolio of delicious lactose-free real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.
A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company fairlife LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.
To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products please visit .
The Process Engineer Technical Team represents the fairlife technical team at their respective base site while being available to support other sites as needed. They will work on initiatives for capacity expansion process/recipe changes CI and troubleshooting supporting processes and fulfilling this role the Process Engineer works cross-functionally with commercial manufacturing engineering IT quality R&D and other functions within fairlife. They will be the top liaison for procuring new processing and utility equipment while incorporating our learnings with new technologies and processes to improve quality efficiency and speed to market. Apart from the technical skills this position will require a sense of purpose and ownership in your work a sense of urgency in dealing with issues innovative problem-solving skills a desire to constantly learn and above all a One Team mindset to work through challenges.
With a focus on process and project engineering this role is responsible forthe following:
- Define objectives and design standards for capacity expansion projects ensuring lowest risk and total cost of ownership
- Develop design basis for new lines/plants including mass/energy balances processand utilityflow diagrams P&IDs and validation protocols (HAZOP FAT IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Define the standards to which all plant processes and utilities will be designed automated constructed and operated ensuringcompliance with relevant federal state local and fairlife regulations
- Review and update functional specifications for processing and utility equipment; maintain documentation through commissioning and handover
- Assist in developing and commercializing new technologies to improve product quality efficiency and speed to market
- Review plant designs to reduce food safety risks and optimize efficiency; resolve complex processing issues escalated from plants
- Develop systems for monitoring and improving milk production processes ( milk lossesextended run time CIP optimization energy/water/chemical reuse)
- Collaborate with plant and project engineering teams to deliver projects on time and within budget; communicate design intent and project status to stakeholders
- Build global industry relationships to stay current on best-in-class dairy processing designs; support commercialization of new products
- Other duties as assigned
skills/qualifications required:
- years of progressive leadership experience in engineering and operations disciplines background in low acid aseptic beverage preferred
- Bachelors degree in engineering: Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with experience in the Dairy industry or process engineering with experience in wider food industry. Advanced degrees or other professional certifications preferred but not required
- Proven track record of improving manufacturing processes through re-design and automation and the introduction of new technologies
- Data analysis and Process modeling in Microsoft Excel is required
- Process and utility modeling using softwares such as Aspen SuperPro or others will be a value addition
- Strong understanding of process/product interactions with the ability to provide comprehensive reports on risk assessment and primary recommendations
- Demonstrated excellence in communication and presentation
- Familiarity with instrumentation (flow meters level transmitters RTDs/temperature transmitters level probes etc.)
- Soft skills: Ability to handle ambiguity and thrive in a fast paced entrepreneurial work environment; Strong attention to detail; and analytical skills
food safety requirements:
- Notify management of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
- Perform all duties necessary to meet Company Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
- Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product processes quality system or safety system.
- Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients processes quality system or safety system.
Position location: Coopersville MI; Webster NY
Reports to:Sr. Process Development Engineer
Travel requirements:Up to 75% including some international
Exempt/nonexempt:Exempt
#LI-Hybrid #LI-BB1
*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography job-related knowledge skills and experience. A full range of medical financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position is offered.
Base pay range:
$110000 - $130000 USD
fairlife LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us please email.
For Recruitment Agencies
At fairlife we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.
As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house we work only occasionally with external agencies and only those on our existing pre-approved vendor list. At this time we are not reviewing or expanding that list.
Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.
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