[Hiring] Staff Process Engineer @The Hershey Company

Role Description

Reporting to the Director of Engineering – Salty Snacks in the Salty Snacks Engineering Group and working remotely, traveling as needed, the Staff Process Engineer (Engineer V) position will lead the conceptual and detailed engineering design, execution, and implementation of high complexity projects requiring functional and industry expertise while leveraging relationships to deliver business results. This position requires a critical thinker who possesses advanced technical knowledge, and who has demonstrated exceptional problem solving and optimization skills.

This position will work collaboratively with both technical and business partners, with the advanced capability to communicate complex technical subject matter in verbal and written form to audiences at all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity and possess the leadership attributes required to guide and influence cross functional teams and contribute to critical meetings with Senior Management.

Specific Role Focus Area:

• Conceptual and detailed engineering design and cost estimation for capital project development.
• Implementation & Execution of capital projects.
• Mentor peers on food industry processes, construction practices, standards, and codes.
• Problem solving through application of technical acumen and creative thinking.
• May manage process-focused capital projects.
• May manage co-ops or interns, including interviewing and selection.

This role will interact and partner with:

• Other Corporate Engineering functions (Project Management, Electrical, Packaging, Civil, Utilities)
• Plant Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Safety, and Quality Assurance
• Quality and Regulatory Compliance
• Environmental, Health, and Safety
• Operations Business Development
• Technical and professional employees within Global R&D and Salty Pilot Plant Operations
• Marketing
• Manufacturing Alliances
• Procurement
• External Vendors

Travel Expectations:

• This position will require domestic and international travel at times to support the ongoing business.
• Travel is project dependent, but on average 35% -50% travel over time but may be 60% to 80% during certain project phases.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Food Processing, Confectionery, Pharmaceutical or related industries.
• Process engineering, process design and project management experience, including process troubleshooting and optimization.
• Knowledge and experience in process design typical for the food and pharma industries.
• Advanced understanding and application of common Salty Snacks process unit operations and equipment, sanitary design, and construction practices, GMP’s and Food Safety.
• Advanced understanding of the design, application, and maintenance of process piping systems, food manufacturing equipment, and process automation & instrumentation.
• Exceptional problem solving and optimization skills.
• Must be able to execute projects in a timely manner.

Requirements

• BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Food, Agricultural, or other closely related Engineering field.
• Recognized and experienced leadership and decision-making ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Must be open and comfortable with change.
• Must be versed with MS Office programs.

Benefits

• The anticipated base salary range for this role is $118,800 to $148,600 per year.
• In addition to a market-competitive base salary, our Total Rewards package includes performance-based incentives and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support overall physical, mental, and financial well-being.